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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,979.87, 44,133.42 and 17,835.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,979.87, 44,133.42 and 17,835.45 is: 24,613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,979.87 : 44,133.42 = 17,835.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,979.87/44,133.42 = 17,835.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,979.87x = 44,133.42 × 17,835.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,979.87x = 787,139,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,139,405.74/31,979.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.59

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