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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,976.86, 44,128.26 and 17,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,976.86, 44,128.26 and 17,830.60 is: 24,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,976.86 : 44,128.26 = 17,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,976.86/44,128.26 = 17,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,976.86x = 44,128.26 × 17,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,976.86x = 786,833,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,833,352.76/31,976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.34

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