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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,916.76, 44,044.38 and 17,769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,916.76, 44,044.38 and 17,769.32 is: 24,521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,916.76 : 44,044.38 = 17,769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,916.76/44,044.38 = 17,769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,916.76x = 44,044.38 × 17,769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,916.76x = 782,638,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,638,682.42/31,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.24

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