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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,958.58, 44,103.06 and 17,812.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,958.58, 44,103.06 and 17,812.33 is: 24,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,958.58 : 44,103.06 = 17,812.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,958.58/44,103.06 = 17,812.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,958.58x = 44,103.06 × 17,812.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,958.58x = 785,578,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,578,258.73/31,958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.14

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