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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.78, 48,031.99 and 17,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.78, 48,031.99 and 17,970.80 is: 26,975.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.78 : 48,031.99 = 17,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.78/48,031.99 = 17,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.78x = 48,031.99 × 17,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.78x = 863,173,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,173,000.81/31,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,975.18

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