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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,769.96, 43,847.81 and 17,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,769.96, 43,847.81 and 17,627.36 is: 24,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,769.96 : 43,847.81 = 17,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,769.96/43,847.81 = 17,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,769.96x = 43,847.81 × 17,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,769.96x = 772,921,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,921,132.08/31,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,328.68

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