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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,964.67, 44,109.64 and 17,814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,964.67, 44,109.64 and 17,814.78 is: 24,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,964.67 : 44,109.64 = 17,814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,964.67/44,109.64 = 17,814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,964.67x = 44,109.64 × 17,814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,964.67x = 785,803,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,803,487.94/31,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.50

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