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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,907.01, 44,030.93 and 17,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,907.01, 44,030.93 and 17,759.55 is: 24,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,907.01 : 44,030.93 = 17,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,907.01/44,030.93 = 17,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,907.01x = 44,030.93 × 17,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,907.01x = 781,969,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,969,414.08/31,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.76

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