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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,975.45, 44,126.37 and 17,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,975.45, 44,126.37 and 17,829.20 is: 24,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,975.45 : 44,126.37 = 17,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,975.45/44,126.37 = 17,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,975.45x = 44,126.37 × 17,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,975.45x = 786,737,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,737,986.32/31,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.44

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