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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,967.88, 44,115.67 and 17,821.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,967.88, 44,115.67 and 17,821.63 is: 24,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,967.88 : 44,115.67 = 17,821.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,967.88/44,115.67 = 17,821.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,967.88x = 44,115.67 × 17,821.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,967.88x = 786,213,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,213,147.94/31,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.85

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