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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,969.13, 44,117.39 and 17,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,969.13, 44,117.39 and 17,822.88 is: 24,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,969.13 : 44,117.39 = 17,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,969.13/44,117.39 = 17,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,969.13x = 44,117.39 × 17,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,969.13x = 786,298,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,298,992.44/31,969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.57

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