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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,867.62, 43,977.38 and 17,723.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,867.62, 43,977.38 and 17,723.19 is: 24,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,867.62 : 43,977.38 = 17,723.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,867.62/43,977.38 = 17,723.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,867.62x = 43,977.38 × 17,723.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,867.62x = 779,419,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,419,461.44/31,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,458.04

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