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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,905.49, 44,031.05 and 17,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,905.49, 44,031.05 and 17,759.25 is: 24,508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,905.49 : 44,031.05 = 17,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,905.49/44,031.05 = 17,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,905.49x = 44,031.05 × 17,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,905.49x = 781,958,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,958,424.71/31,905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.59

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