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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,623.07, 43,638.12 and 17,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,623.07, 43,638.12 and 17,475 is: 24,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,623.07 : 43,638.12 = 17,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,623.07/43,638.12 = 17,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,623.07x = 43,638.12 × 17,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,623.07x = 762,576,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,576,059.63/31,623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.55

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