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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,775.02, 43,849.55 and 17,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,775.02, 43,849.55 and 17,627.88 is: 24,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,775.02 : 43,849.55 = 17,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,775.02/43,849.55 = 17,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,775.02x = 43,849.55 × 17,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,775.02x = 772,974,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,974,605.45/31,775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.49

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