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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,649.54, 43,674.59 and 17,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,649.54, 43,674.59 and 17,306.51 is: 23,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,649.54 : 43,674.59 = 17,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,649.54/43,674.59 = 17,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,649.54x = 43,674.59 × 17,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,649.54x = 755,854,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,854,751.23/31,649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.02

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