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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,906.64, 44,031.17 and 17,759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,906.64, 44,031.17 and 17,759.18 is: 24,507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,906.64 : 44,031.17 = 17,759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,906.64/44,031.17 = 17,759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,906.64x = 44,031.17 × 17,759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,906.64x = 781,957,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,957,473.64/31,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.67

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