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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,736.19, 43,791.33 and 17,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,736.19, 43,791.33 and 17,589 is: 24,270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,736.19 : 43,791.33 = 17,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,736.19/43,791.33 = 17,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,736.19x = 43,791.33 × 17,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,736.19x = 770,245,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,245,703.37/31,736.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.26

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