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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,907.20, 44,031.18 and 17,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,907.20, 44,031.18 and 17,759.74 is: 24,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,907.20 : 44,031.18 = 17,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,907.20/44,031.18 = 17,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,907.20x = 44,031.18 × 17,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,907.20x = 781,982,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,982,308.69/31,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.02

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