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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,827.61, 43,920.34 and 17,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,827.61, 43,920.34 and 17,679.54 is: 24,396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,827.61 : 43,920.34 = 17,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,827.61/43,920.34 = 17,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,827.61x = 43,920.34 × 17,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,827.61x = 776,491,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,491,407.84/31,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.79

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