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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,868.59, 43,979.73 and 17,529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,868.59, 43,979.73 and 17,529.03 is: 24,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,868.59 : 43,979.73 = 17,529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,868.59/43,979.73 = 17,529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,868.59x = 43,979.73 × 17,529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,868.59x = 770,922,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,922,006.56/31,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.65

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