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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,973.05, 44,123.07 and 17,826.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,973.05, 44,123.07 and 17,826.85 is: 24,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,973.05 : 44,123.07 = 17,826.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,973.05/44,123.07 = 17,826.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,973.05x = 44,123.07 × 17,826.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,973.05x = 786,575,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,575,350.43/31,973.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.20

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