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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,974.41, 44,124.74 and 17,826.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,974.41, 44,124.74 and 17,826.95 is: 24,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,974.41 : 44,124.74 = 17,826.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,974.41/44,124.74 = 17,826.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,974.41x = 44,124.74 × 17,826.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,974.41x = 786,609,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,609,223.98/31,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.22

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