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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,968.26, 44,114.28 and 17,627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,968.26, 44,114.28 and 17,627.41 is: 24,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,968.26 : 44,114.28 = 17,627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,968.26/44,114.28 = 17,627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,968.26x = 44,114.28 × 17,627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,968.26x = 777,620,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,620,500.41/31,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,324.77

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