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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,961.99, 44,109.06 and 17,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,961.99, 44,109.06 and 17,814.94 is: 24,585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,961.99 : 44,109.06 = 17,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,961.99/44,109.06 = 17,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,961.99x = 44,109.06 × 17,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,961.99x = 785,800,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,800,080.28/31,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.45

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