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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,822.39, 43,913.67 and 17,676.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,822.39, 43,913.67 and 17,676.13 is: 24,392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,822.39 : 43,913.67 = 17,676.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,822.39/43,913.67 = 17,676.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,822.39x = 43,913.67 × 17,676.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,822.39x = 776,223,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,223,739.70/31,822.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.38

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