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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,966.36, 44,113.90 and 17,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,966.36, 44,113.90 and 17,626.72 is: 24,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,966.36 : 44,113.90 = 17,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,966.36/44,113.90 = 17,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,966.36x = 44,113.90 × 17,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,966.36x = 777,583,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,583,363.41/31,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.05

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