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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,887.58, 44,004.86 and 17,740.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,887.58, 44,004.86 and 17,740.42 is: 24,481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,887.58 : 44,004.86 = 17,740.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,887.58/44,004.86 = 17,740.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,887.58x = 44,004.86 × 17,740.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,887.58x = 780,664,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,664,698.44/31,887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.78

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