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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,889.97, 44,008.14 and 17,742.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,889.97, 44,008.14 and 17,742.81 is: 24,485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,889.97 : 44,008.14 = 17,742.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,889.97/44,008.14 = 17,742.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,889.97x = 44,008.14 × 17,742.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,889.97x = 780,828,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,828,298.04/31,889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.07

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