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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,961.92, 44,109.36 and 17,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,961.92, 44,109.36 and 17,814.73 is: 24,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,961.92 : 44,109.36 = 17,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,961.92/44,109.36 = 17,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,961.92x = 44,109.36 × 17,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,961.92x = 785,796,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,796,338.87/31,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.39

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