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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,966.88, 44,114.29 and 17,820.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,966.88, 44,114.29 and 17,820.63 is: 24,592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,966.88 : 44,114.29 = 17,820.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,966.88/44,114.29 = 17,820.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,966.88x = 44,114.29 × 17,820.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,966.88x = 786,144,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,144,395.25/31,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.47

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