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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,969.16, 44,117.49 and 17,821.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,969.16, 44,117.49 and 17,821.70 is: 24,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,969.16 : 44,117.49 = 17,821.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,969.16/44,117.49 = 17,821.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,969.16x = 44,117.49 × 17,821.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,969.16x = 786,248,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,248,450.95/31,969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.97

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