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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,973.64, 44,122.01 and 17,823.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,973.64, 44,122.01 and 17,823.75 is: 24,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,973.64 : 44,122.01 = 17,823.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,973.64/44,122.01 = 17,823.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,973.64x = 44,122.01 × 17,823.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,973.64x = 786,419,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,419,675.74/31,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.88

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