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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,719.35, 43,774.98 and 17,573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,719.35, 43,774.98 and 17,573.15 is: 24,252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,719.35 : 43,774.98 = 17,573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,719.35/43,774.98 = 17,573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,719.35x = 43,774.98 × 17,573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,719.35x = 769,264,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,264,289.79/31,719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.21

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