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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,893.19, 44,009.79 and 17,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,893.19, 44,009.79 and 17,746.81 is: 24,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,893.19 : 44,009.79 = 17,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,893.19/44,009.79 = 17,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,893.19x = 44,009.79 × 17,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,893.19x = 781,033,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,033,381.27/31,893.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.03

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