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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,895.91, 44,015.63 and 17,359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,895.91, 44,015.63 and 17,359.65 is: 23,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,895.91 : 44,015.63 = 17,359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,895.91/44,015.63 = 17,359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,895.91x = 44,015.63 × 17,359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,895.91x = 764,095,844.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,095,844.53/31,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,955.92

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