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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,999.08, 44,158.42 and 17,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,999.08, 44,158.42 and 17,659.04 is: 24,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,999.08 : 44,158.42 = 17,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,999.08/44,158.42 = 17,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,999.08x = 44,158.42 × 17,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,999.08x = 779,795,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,795,131.26/31,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.30

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