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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,997.74, 44,157.16 and 17,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,997.74, 44,157.16 and 17,658.20 is: 24,368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,997.74 : 44,157.16 = 17,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,997.74/44,157.16 = 17,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,997.74x = 44,157.16 × 17,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,997.74x = 779,735,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,735,962.71/31,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.47

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