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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,782.71, 43,859.99 and 17,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,782.71, 43,859.99 and 17,635.52 is: 24,336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,782.71 : 43,859.99 = 17,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,782.71/43,859.99 = 17,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,782.71x = 43,859.99 × 17,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,782.71x = 773,493,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,493,555.63/31,782.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.93

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