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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.28, 44,025.12 and 17,754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.28, 44,025.12 and 17,754.12 is: 24,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.28 : 44,025.12 = 17,754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.28/44,025.12 = 17,754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.28x = 44,025.12 × 17,754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.28x = 781,627,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,627,263.49/31,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.14

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