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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,997.46, 44,155.88 and 17,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,997.46, 44,155.88 and 17,658.64 is: 24,368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,997.46 : 44,155.88 = 17,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,997.46/44,155.88 = 17,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,997.46x = 44,155.88 × 17,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,997.46x = 779,732,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,732,788.80/31,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.58

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