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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.78, 44,105.93 and 17,813.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.78, 44,105.93 and 17,813.32 is: 24,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.78 : 44,105.93 = 17,813.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.78/44,105.93 = 17,813.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.78x = 44,105.93 × 17,813.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.78x = 785,672,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,672,955.92/31,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.41

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