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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,975.88, 44,126.90 and 17,829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,975.88, 44,126.90 and 17,829.64 is: 24,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,975.88 : 44,126.90 = 17,829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,975.88/44,126.90 = 17,829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,975.88x = 44,126.90 × 17,829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,975.88x = 786,766,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,766,741.32/31,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.01

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