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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,967.76, 44,117.70 and 17,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,967.76, 44,117.70 and 17,822.88 is: 24,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,967.76 : 44,117.70 = 17,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,967.76/44,117.70 = 17,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,967.76x = 44,117.70 × 17,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,967.76x = 786,304,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,304,472.98/31,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.80

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