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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.08, 44,105.12 and 17,813.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.08, 44,105.12 and 17,813.84 is: 24,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.08 : 44,105.12 = 17,813.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.08/44,105.12 = 17,813.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.08x = 44,105.12 × 17,813.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.08x = 785,681,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,681,241.27/31,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.21

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