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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,976.94, 44,130.81 and 17,639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,976.94, 44,130.81 and 17,639.58 is: 24,344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,976.94 : 44,130.81 = 17,639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,976.94/44,130.81 = 17,639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,976.94x = 44,130.81 × 17,639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,976.94x = 778,448,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,448,953.46/31,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,344.07

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