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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.85, 44,027.94 and 17,757.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.85, 44,027.94 and 17,757.39 is: 24,504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.85 : 44,027.94 = 17,757.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.85/44,027.94 = 17,757.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.85x = 44,027.94 × 17,757.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.85x = 781,821,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,821,533.17/31,904.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.78

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