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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.73, 44,027.78 and 17,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.73, 44,027.78 and 17,757.27 is: 24,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.73 : 44,027.78 = 17,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.73/44,027.78 = 17,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.73x = 44,027.78 × 17,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.73x = 781,813,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,813,176.96/31,904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.62

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