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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.85, 44,158.03 and 17,658.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.85, 44,158.03 and 17,658.79 is: 24,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.85 : 44,158.03 = 17,658.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.85/44,158.03 = 17,658.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.85x = 44,158.03 × 17,658.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.85x = 779,777,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,777,378.58/31,998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.92

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