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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,782.33, 43,859.48 and 17,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,782.33, 43,859.48 and 17,635.14 is: 24,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,782.33 : 43,859.48 = 17,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,782.33/43,859.48 = 17,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,782.33x = 43,859.48 × 17,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,782.33x = 773,467,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,467,981.95/31,782.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.42

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