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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.07, 44,027.14 and 17,756.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.07, 44,027.14 and 17,756.91 is: 24,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.07 : 44,027.14 = 17,756.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.07/44,027.14 = 17,756.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.07x = 44,027.14 × 17,756.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.07x = 781,785,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,785,962.54/31,904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.27

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