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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,972.94, 44,125.28 and 17,635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,972.94, 44,125.28 and 17,635.58 is: 24,338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,972.94 : 44,125.28 = 17,635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,972.94/44,125.28 = 17,635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,972.94x = 44,125.28 × 17,635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,972.94x = 778,174,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,174,728.92/31,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,338.55

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