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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,967.36, 44,109.84 and 17,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,967.36, 44,109.84 and 17,818.28 is: 24,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,967.36 : 44,109.84 = 17,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,967.36/44,109.84 = 17,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,967.36x = 44,109.84 × 17,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,967.36x = 785,961,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,961,479.88/31,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.37

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