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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,914.63, 44,042.26 and 17,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,914.63, 44,042.26 and 17,767.98 is: 24,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,914.63 : 44,042.26 = 17,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,914.63/44,042.26 = 17,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,914.63x = 44,042.26 × 17,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,914.63x = 782,542,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,542,148.89/31,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.85

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