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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,907.12, 44,029.17 and 17,760.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,907.12, 44,029.17 and 17,760.87 is: 24,508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,907.12 : 44,029.17 = 17,760.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,907.12/44,029.17 = 17,760.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,907.12x = 44,029.17 × 17,760.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,907.12x = 781,996,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,996,364.58/31,907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.53

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