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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,763.61, 43,834.77 and 17,617.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,763.61, 43,834.77 and 17,617.77 is: 24,313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,763.61 : 43,834.77 = 17,617.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,763.61/43,834.77 = 17,617.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,763.61x = 43,834.77 × 17,617.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,763.61x = 772,270,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,270,895.86/31,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.07

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