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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.92, 44,107.98 and 17,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.92, 44,107.98 and 17,813.73 is: 24,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.92 : 44,107.98 = 17,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.92/44,107.98 = 17,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.92x = 44,107.98 × 17,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.92x = 785,727,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,727,646.57/31,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.01

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