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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,975.56, 44,129.34 and 17,829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,975.56, 44,129.34 and 17,829.72 is: 24,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,975.56 : 44,129.34 = 17,829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,975.56/44,129.34 = 17,829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,975.56x = 44,129.34 × 17,829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,975.56x = 786,813,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,813,775.98/31,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.72

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