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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.69, 44,027.75 and 17,758.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.69, 44,027.75 and 17,758.85 is: 24,506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.69 : 44,027.75 = 17,758.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.69/44,027.75 = 17,758.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.69x = 44,027.75 × 17,758.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.69x = 781,882,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,882,032.35/31,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.81

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