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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,976.48, 44,127.06 and 17,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,976.48, 44,127.06 and 17,828.96 is: 24,603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,976.48 : 44,127.06 = 17,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,976.48/44,127.06 = 17,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,976.48x = 44,127.06 × 17,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,976.48x = 786,739,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,739,587.66/31,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.70

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