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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,906.07, 44,029.91 and 17,758.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,906.07, 44,029.91 and 17,758.91 is: 24,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,906.07 : 44,029.91 = 17,758.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,906.07/44,029.91 = 17,758.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,906.07x = 44,029.91 × 17,758.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,906.07x = 781,922,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,922,900.05/31,906.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.03

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