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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,906.50, 44,030.97 and 17,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,906.50, 44,030.97 and 17,759.04 is: 24,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,906.50 : 44,030.97 = 17,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,906.50/44,030.97 = 17,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,906.50x = 44,030.97 × 17,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,906.50x = 781,947,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,947,757.47/31,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.48

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