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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,975.17, 44,124.12 and 17,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,975.17, 44,124.12 and 17,825.28 is: 24,597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,975.17 : 44,124.12 = 17,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,975.17/44,124.12 = 17,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,975.17x = 44,124.12 × 17,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,975.17x = 786,524,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,524,793.75/31,975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.99

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