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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,958.76, 44,105.28 and 17,813.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,958.76, 44,105.28 and 17,813.88 is: 24,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,958.76 : 44,105.28 = 17,813.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,958.76/44,105.28 = 17,813.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,958.76x = 44,105.28 × 17,813.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,958.76x = 785,686,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,686,165.29/31,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.38

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