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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,889.76, 44,008.68 and 17,743.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,889.76, 44,008.68 and 17,743.51 is: 24,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,889.76 : 44,008.68 = 17,743.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,889.76/44,008.68 = 17,743.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,889.76x = 44,008.68 × 17,743.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,889.76x = 780,868,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,868,453.67/31,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,486.50

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