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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,996.81, 44,159.04 and 17,854.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,996.81, 44,159.04 and 17,854.57 is: 24,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,996.81 : 44,159.04 = 17,854.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,996.81/44,159.04 = 17,854.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,996.81x = 44,159.04 × 17,854.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,996.81x = 788,440,670.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,440,670.81/31,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.23

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