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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,968.54, 44,116.65 and 17,821.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,968.54, 44,116.65 and 17,821.89 is: 24,594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,968.54 : 44,116.65 = 17,821.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,968.54/44,116.65 = 17,821.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,968.54x = 44,116.65 × 17,821.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,968.54x = 786,242,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,242,083.47/31,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.24

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