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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,758.58, 43,828.59 and 17,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,758.58, 43,828.59 and 17,611.12 is: 24,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,758.58 : 43,828.59 = 17,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,758.58/43,828.59 = 17,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,758.58x = 43,828.59 × 17,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,758.58x = 771,870,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,870,557.92/31,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,304.32

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