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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,893.26, 44,013.12 and 17,746.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,893.26, 44,013.12 and 17,746.07 is: 24,489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,893.26 : 44,013.12 = 17,746.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,893.26/44,013.12 = 17,746.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,893.26x = 44,013.12 × 17,746.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,893.26x = 781,059,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,059,908.44/31,893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.81

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