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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,413.27, 43,338.03 and 17,977.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,413.27, 43,338.03 and 17,977.32 is: 24,801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,413.27 : 43,338.03 = 17,977.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,413.27/43,338.03 = 17,977.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,413.27x = 43,338.03 × 17,977.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,413.27x = 779,101,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,101,633.48/31,413.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,801.67

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