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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,617.62, 43,632.42 and 17,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,617.62, 43,632.42 and 17,277.45 is: 23,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,617.62 : 43,632.42 = 17,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,617.62/43,632.42 = 17,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,617.62x = 43,632.42 × 17,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,617.62x = 753,856,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,856,758.36/31,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,842.94

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