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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,975.48, 44,125.68 and 17,827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,975.48, 44,125.68 and 17,827.96 is: 24,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,975.48 : 44,125.68 = 17,827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,975.48/44,125.68 = 17,827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,975.48x = 44,125.68 × 17,827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,975.48x = 786,670,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,670,858.01/31,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.32

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