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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,962.92, 44,106.90 and 17,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,962.92, 44,106.90 and 17,621.96 is: 24,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,962.92 : 44,106.90 = 17,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,962.92/44,106.90 = 17,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,962.92x = 44,106.90 × 17,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,962.92x = 777,250,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,250,027.52/31,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.24

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