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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,906.75, 44,031.33 and 17,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,906.75, 44,031.33 and 17,759.62 is: 24,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,906.75 : 44,031.33 = 17,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,906.75/44,031.33 = 17,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,906.75x = 44,031.33 × 17,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,906.75x = 781,979,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,979,688.89/31,906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.28

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