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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,795.23, 43,879.41 and 17,648.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,795.23, 43,879.41 and 17,648.31 is: 24,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,795.23 : 43,879.41 = 17,648.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,795.23/43,879.41 = 17,648.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,795.23x = 43,879.41 × 17,648.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,795.23x = 774,397,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,397,430.30/31,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.77

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