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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,977.59, 44,128.53 and 17,638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,977.59, 44,128.53 and 17,638.81 is: 24,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,977.59 : 44,128.53 = 17,638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,977.59/44,128.53 = 17,638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,977.59x = 44,128.53 × 17,638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,977.59x = 778,374,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,374,828.94/31,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,341.26

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