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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,965.66, 44,113.17 and 17,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,965.66, 44,113.17 and 17,816.97 is: 24,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,965.66 : 44,113.17 = 17,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,965.66/44,113.17 = 17,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,965.66x = 44,113.17 × 17,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,965.66x = 785,963,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,963,026.49/31,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.73

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