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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,969.48, 44,117.40 and 17,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,969.48, 44,117.40 and 17,821.96 is: 24,594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,969.48 : 44,117.40 = 17,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,969.48/44,117.40 = 17,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,969.48x = 44,117.40 × 17,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,969.48x = 786,258,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,258,538.10/31,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.04

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