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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,674.51, 43,710.57 and 17,528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,674.51, 43,710.57 and 17,528.13 is: 24,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,674.51 : 43,710.57 = 17,528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,674.51/43,710.57 = 17,528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,674.51x = 43,710.57 × 17,528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,674.51x = 766,164,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,164,553.33/31,674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.68

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