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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.49, 44,158.70 and 17,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.49, 44,158.70 and 17,658.59 is: 24,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.49 : 44,158.70 = 17,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.49/44,158.70 = 17,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.49x = 44,158.70 × 17,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.49x = 779,780,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,780,201.59/31,998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.28

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