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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,979.97, 44,133.72 and 17,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,979.97, 44,133.72 and 17,832.81 is: 24,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,979.97 : 44,133.72 = 17,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,979.97/44,133.72 = 17,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,979.97x = 44,133.72 × 17,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,979.97x = 787,028,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,028,243.35/31,979.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.04

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