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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,624.22, 43,639.46 and 17,477.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,624.22, 43,639.46 and 17,477.37 is: 24,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,624.22 : 43,639.46 = 17,477.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,624.22/43,639.46 = 17,477.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,624.22x = 43,639.46 × 17,477.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,624.22x = 762,702,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,702,967.17/31,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.68

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