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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,973.09, 44,121.24 and 17,635.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,973.09, 44,121.24 and 17,635.41 is: 24,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,973.09 : 44,121.24 = 17,635.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,973.09/44,121.24 = 17,635.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,973.09x = 44,121.24 × 17,635.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,973.09x = 778,096,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,096,157.11/31,973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.97

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