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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,972.16, 44,121.63 and 17,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,972.16, 44,121.63 and 17,824.70 is: 24,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,972.16 : 44,121.63 = 17,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,972.16/44,121.63 = 17,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,972.16x = 44,121.63 × 17,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,972.16x = 786,454,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,454,597.65/31,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.11

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