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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,974.72, 44,125.28 and 17,828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,974.72, 44,125.28 and 17,828.16 is: 24,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,974.72 : 44,125.28 = 17,828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,974.72/44,125.28 = 17,828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,974.72x = 44,125.28 × 17,828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,974.72x = 786,672,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,672,551.88/31,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.95

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