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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,895.38, 44,009.66 and 17,748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,895.38, 44,009.66 and 17,748.22 is: 24,489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,895.38 : 44,009.66 = 17,748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,895.38/44,009.66 = 17,748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,895.38x = 44,009.66 × 17,748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,895.38x = 781,093,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,093,127.81/31,895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.22

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