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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,650.73, 43,676.38 and 17,307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,650.73, 43,676.38 and 17,307.77 is: 23,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,650.73 : 43,676.38 = 17,307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,650.73/43,676.38 = 17,307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,650.73x = 43,676.38 × 17,307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,650.73x = 755,940,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,940,849.82/31,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.83

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