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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,775.06, 43,847.97 and 17,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,775.06, 43,847.97 and 17,627.60 is: 24,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,775.06 : 43,847.97 = 17,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,775.06/43,847.97 = 17,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,775.06x = 43,847.97 × 17,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,775.06x = 772,934,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,934,475.97/31,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.19

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