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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.50, 44,029.66 and 17,758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.50, 44,029.66 and 17,758.25 is: 24,507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.50 : 44,029.66 = 17,758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.50/44,029.66 = 17,758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.50x = 44,029.66 × 17,758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.50x = 781,889,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,889,709.70/31,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.19

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