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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,723.89, 43,775.60 and 17,575.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,723.89, 43,775.60 and 17,575.35 is: 24,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,723.89 : 43,775.60 = 17,575.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,723.89/43,775.60 = 17,575.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,723.89x = 43,775.60 × 17,575.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,723.89x = 769,371,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,371,403.58/31,723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.11

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