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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,964.82, 44,109.63 and 17,817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,964.82, 44,109.63 and 17,817.18 is: 24,586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,964.82 : 44,109.63 = 17,817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,964.82/44,109.63 = 17,817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,964.82x = 44,109.63 × 17,817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,964.82x = 785,909,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,909,217.44/31,964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.69

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