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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,958.92, 44,105.22 and 17,811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,958.92, 44,105.22 and 17,811.73 is: 24,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,958.92 : 44,105.22 = 17,811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,958.92/44,105.22 = 17,811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,958.92x = 44,105.22 × 17,811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,958.92x = 785,590,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,590,270.23/31,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.25

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