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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.32, 44,105.48 and 17,814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.32, 44,105.48 and 17,814.08 is: 24,583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.32 : 44,105.48 = 17,814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.32/44,105.48 = 17,814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.32x = 44,105.48 × 17,814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.32x = 785,698,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,698,549.16/31,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.56

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