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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,905.26, 44,028.51 and 17,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,905.26, 44,028.51 and 17,757.80 is: 24,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,905.26 : 44,028.51 = 17,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,905.26/44,028.51 = 17,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,905.26x = 44,028.51 × 17,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,905.26x = 781,849,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,849,474.88/31,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.35

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