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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,889.09, 44,009.06 and 17,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,889.09, 44,009.06 and 17,741.97 is: 24,485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,889.09 : 44,009.06 = 17,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,889.09/44,009.06 = 17,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,889.09x = 44,009.06 × 17,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,889.09x = 780,807,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,807,333.54/31,889.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.09

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