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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,983.74, 44,137.73 and 17,644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,983.74, 44,137.73 and 17,644.07 is: 24,348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,983.74 : 44,137.73 = 17,644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,983.74/44,137.73 = 17,644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,983.74x = 44,137.73 × 17,644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,983.74x = 778,769,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,769,197.76/31,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.91

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