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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,999.64, 44,159.19 and 17,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,999.64, 44,159.19 and 17,659.60 is: 24,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,999.64 : 44,159.19 = 17,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,999.64/44,159.19 = 17,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,999.64x = 44,159.19 × 17,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,999.64x = 779,833,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,833,802.83/31,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.08

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