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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,905.64, 44,029.79 and 17,758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,905.64, 44,029.79 and 17,758.18 is: 24,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,905.64 : 44,029.79 = 17,758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,905.64/44,029.79 = 17,758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,905.64x = 44,029.79 × 17,758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,905.64x = 781,888,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,888,847.39/31,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.29

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