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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,623.67, 43,638.96 and 17,475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,623.67, 43,638.96 and 17,475.67 is: 24,115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,623.67 : 43,638.96 = 17,475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,623.67/43,638.96 = 17,475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,623.67x = 43,638.96 × 17,475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,623.67x = 762,620,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,620,064.10/31,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.48

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