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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,757.46, 43,827.04 and 17,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,757.46, 43,827.04 and 17,610 is: 24,302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,757.46 : 43,827.04 = 17,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,757.46/43,827.04 = 17,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,757.46x = 43,827.04 × 17,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,757.46x = 771,794,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,794,174.40/31,757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,302.77

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