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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,997.75, 44,158.10 and 17,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,997.75, 44,158.10 and 17,853.32 is: 24,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,997.75 : 44,158.10 = 17,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,997.75/44,158.10 = 17,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,997.75x = 44,158.10 × 17,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,997.75x = 788,368,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,368,600.63/31,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.25

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