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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,623.54, 43,640.19 and 17,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,623.54, 43,640.19 and 17,476.26 is: 24,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,623.54 : 43,640.19 = 17,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,623.54/43,640.19 = 17,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,623.54x = 43,640.19 × 17,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,623.54x = 762,667,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,667,306.89/31,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.08

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