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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,967.26, 44,112.90 and 17,626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,967.26, 44,112.90 and 17,626.41 is: 24,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,967.26 : 44,112.90 = 17,626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,967.26/44,112.90 = 17,626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,967.26x = 44,112.90 × 17,626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,967.26x = 777,552,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,552,127.79/31,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.39

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