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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,874.09, 43,987.22 and 17,533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,874.09, 43,987.22 and 17,533.19 is: 24,196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,874.09 : 43,987.22 = 17,533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,874.09/43,987.22 = 17,533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,874.09x = 43,987.22 × 17,533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,874.09x = 771,235,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,235,978.23/31,874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.33

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