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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,778.76, 43,853.94 and 17,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,778.76, 43,853.94 and 17,631.24 is: 24,330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,778.76 : 43,853.94 = 17,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,778.76/43,853.94 = 17,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,778.76x = 43,853.94 × 17,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,778.76x = 773,199,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,199,341.09/31,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.70

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