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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,970.76, 44,121.54 and 17,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,970.76, 44,121.54 and 17,823.60 is: 24,597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,970.76 : 44,121.54 = 17,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,970.76/44,121.54 = 17,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,970.76x = 44,121.54 × 17,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,970.76x = 786,404,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,404,680.34/31,970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.62

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