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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,674.58, 43,711.47 and 17,335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,674.58, 43,711.47 and 17,335.67 is: 23,923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,674.58 : 43,711.47 = 17,335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,674.58/43,711.47 = 17,335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,674.58x = 43,711.47 × 17,335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,674.58x = 757,767,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,767,400.58/31,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,923.52

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