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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,779.21, 43,855.35 and 17,632.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,779.21, 43,855.35 and 17,632.05 is: 24,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,779.21 : 43,855.35 = 17,632.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,779.21/43,855.35 = 17,632.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,779.21x = 43,855.35 × 17,632.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,779.21x = 773,259,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,259,723.97/31,779.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.25

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