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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,974.44, 44,125.28 and 17,825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,974.44, 44,125.28 and 17,825.72 is: 24,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,974.44 : 44,125.28 = 17,825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,974.44/44,125.28 = 17,825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,974.44x = 44,125.28 × 17,825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,974.44x = 786,564,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,564,886.20/31,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.80

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