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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,770.93, 43,849.14 and 17,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,770.93, 43,849.14 and 17,628.33 is: 24,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,770.93 : 43,849.14 = 17,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,770.93/43,849.14 = 17,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,770.93x = 43,849.14 × 17,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,770.93x = 772,986,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,986,934.41/31,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.01

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