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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,792.08, 43,874.88 and 17,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,792.08, 43,874.88 and 17,644.68 is: 24,350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,792.08 : 43,874.88 = 17,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,792.08/43,874.88 = 17,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,792.08x = 43,874.88 × 17,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,792.08x = 774,158,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,158,217.64/31,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,350.66

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