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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,675.55, 43,709.96 and 17,528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,675.55, 43,709.96 and 17,528.63 is: 24,188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,675.55 : 43,709.96 = 17,528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,675.55/43,709.96 = 17,528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,675.55x = 43,709.96 × 17,528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,675.55x = 766,175,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,175,541.43/31,675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.24

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