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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,755.21, 43,823.78 and 17,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,755.21, 43,823.78 and 17,608.08 is: 24,300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,755.21 : 43,823.78 = 17,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,755.21/43,823.78 = 17,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,755.21x = 43,823.78 × 17,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,755.21x = 771,652,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,652,624.14/31,755.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300.03

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