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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,977.72, 44,130.06 and 17,830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,977.72, 44,130.06 and 17,830.44 is: 24,606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,977.72 : 44,130.06 = 17,830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,977.72/44,130.06 = 17,830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,977.72x = 44,130.06 × 17,830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,977.72x = 786,858,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,858,387.03/31,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.46

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