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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,966.98, 44,113.95 and 17,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,966.98, 44,113.95 and 17,819.46 is: 24,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,966.98 : 44,113.95 = 17,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,966.98/44,113.95 = 17,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,966.98x = 44,113.95 × 17,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,966.98x = 786,086,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,086,767.47/31,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.59

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