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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,967.08, 44,114.80 and 17,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,967.08, 44,114.80 and 17,820.84 is: 24,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,967.08 : 44,114.80 = 17,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,967.08/44,114.80 = 17,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,967.08x = 44,114.80 × 17,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,967.08x = 786,162,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,162,792.43/31,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.89

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