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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,675.51, 43,711.95 and 17,529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,675.51, 43,711.95 and 17,529.13 is: 24,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,675.51 : 43,711.95 = 17,529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,675.51/43,711.95 = 17,529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,675.51x = 43,711.95 × 17,529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,675.51x = 766,232,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,232,454.10/31,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.06

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