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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,974.81, 44,125.29 and 17,828.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,974.81, 44,125.29 and 17,828.55 is: 24,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,974.81 : 44,125.29 = 17,828.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,974.81/44,125.29 = 17,828.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,974.81x = 44,125.29 × 17,828.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,974.81x = 786,689,939.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,689,939.03/31,974.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.43

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