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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,965.33, 44,112.36 and 17,819.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,965.33, 44,112.36 and 17,819.07 is: 24,590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,965.33 : 44,112.36 = 17,819.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,965.33/44,112.36 = 17,819.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,965.33x = 44,112.36 × 17,819.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,965.33x = 786,041,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,041,230.71/31,965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.43

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