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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,958.72, 44,101.32 and 17,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,958.72, 44,101.32 and 17,812.88 is: 24,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,958.72 : 44,101.32 = 17,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,958.72/44,101.32 = 17,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,958.72x = 44,101.32 × 17,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,958.72x = 785,571,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,571,521.00/31,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.82

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