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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,806.63, 43,893.15 and 17,659.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,806.63, 43,893.15 and 17,659.57 is: 24,370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,806.63 : 43,893.15 = 17,659.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,806.63/43,893.15 = 17,659.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,806.63x = 43,893.15 × 17,659.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,806.63x = 775,134,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,134,154.95/31,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.21

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