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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,975.13, 44,126.87 and 17,830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,975.13, 44,126.87 and 17,830.70 is: 24,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,975.13 : 44,126.87 = 17,830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,975.13/44,126.87 = 17,830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,975.13x = 44,126.87 × 17,830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,975.13x = 786,812,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,812,671.12/31,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.02

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