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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,905.08, 44,030.46 and 17,758.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,905.08, 44,030.46 and 17,758.82 is: 24,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,905.08 : 44,030.46 = 17,758.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,905.08/44,030.46 = 17,758.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,905.08x = 44,030.46 × 17,758.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,905.08x = 781,929,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,929,013.66/31,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.98

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