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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,645.59, 43,669.17 and 17,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,645.59, 43,669.17 and 17,497.50 is: 24,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,645.59 : 43,669.17 = 17,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,645.59/43,669.17 = 17,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,645.59x = 43,669.17 × 17,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,645.59x = 764,101,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,101,302.08/31,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.59

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