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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.91, 44,106.10 and 17,813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.91, 44,106.10 and 17,813.45 is: 24,582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.91 : 44,106.10 = 17,813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.91/44,106.10 = 17,813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.91x = 44,106.10 × 17,813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.91x = 785,681,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,681,541.98/31,960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.58

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