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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.06, 44,155.26 and 17,658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.06, 44,155.26 and 17,658.02 is: 24,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.06 : 44,155.26 = 17,658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.06/44,155.26 = 17,658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.06x = 44,155.26 × 17,658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.06x = 779,694,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,694,464.19/31,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.93

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