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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,968.74, 44,118.23 and 17,821.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,968.74, 44,118.23 and 17,821.58 is: 24,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,968.74 : 44,118.23 = 17,821.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,968.74/44,118.23 = 17,821.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,968.74x = 44,118.23 × 17,821.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,968.74x = 786,256,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,256,578.44/31,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.55

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