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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,618.37, 43,632.83 and 17,277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,618.37, 43,632.83 and 17,277.89 is: 23,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,618.37 : 43,632.83 = 17,277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,618.37/43,632.83 = 17,277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,618.37x = 43,632.83 × 17,277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,618.37x = 753,882,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,882,932.58/31,618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,843.20

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