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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,905.69, 44,029.11 and 17,759.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,905.69, 44,029.11 and 17,759.85 is: 24,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,905.69 : 44,029.11 = 17,759.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,905.69/44,029.11 = 17,759.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,905.69x = 44,029.11 × 17,759.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,905.69x = 781,950,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,950,389.23/31,905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.18

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