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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,909.64, 44,036.76 and 17,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,909.64, 44,036.76 and 17,763.40 is: 24,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,909.64 : 44,036.76 = 17,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,909.64/44,036.76 = 17,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,909.64x = 44,036.76 × 17,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,909.64x = 782,242,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,242,582.58/31,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.30

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