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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,968.91, 44,117.67 and 17,820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,968.91, 44,117.67 and 17,820.22 is: 24,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,968.91 : 44,117.67 = 17,820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,968.91/44,117.67 = 17,820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,968.91x = 44,117.67 × 17,820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,968.91x = 786,186,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,186,585.29/31,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.22

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