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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,961.28, 44,106.62 and 17,813.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,961.28, 44,106.62 and 17,813.82 is: 24,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,961.28 : 44,106.62 = 17,813.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,961.28/44,106.62 = 17,813.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,961.28x = 44,106.62 × 17,813.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,961.28x = 785,707,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,707,300.42/31,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.10

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