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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,907.06, 44,033.20 and 17,760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,907.06, 44,033.20 and 17,760.82 is: 24,510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,907.06 : 44,033.20 = 17,760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,907.06/44,033.20 = 17,760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,907.06x = 44,033.20 × 17,760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,907.06x = 782,065,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,065,739.22/31,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.74

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