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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,894.76, 44,015.19 and 17,747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,894.76, 44,015.19 and 17,747.57 is: 24,491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,894.76 : 44,015.19 = 17,747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,894.76/44,015.19 = 17,747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,894.76x = 44,015.19 × 17,747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,894.76x = 781,162,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,162,665.59/31,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.88

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