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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,962.98, 44,107.26 and 17,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,962.98, 44,107.26 and 17,815.52 is: 24,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,962.98 : 44,107.26 = 17,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,962.98/44,107.26 = 17,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,962.98x = 44,107.26 × 17,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,962.98x = 785,793,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,793,772.68/31,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.50

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