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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,982.56, 44,135.96 and 17,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,982.56, 44,135.96 and 17,835.12 is: 24,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,982.56 : 44,135.96 = 17,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,982.56/44,135.96 = 17,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,982.56x = 44,135.96 × 17,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,982.56x = 787,170,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,170,142.92/31,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.48

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