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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,929.39, 44,064.81 and 17,785.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,929.39, 44,064.81 and 17,785.17 is: 24,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,929.39 : 44,064.81 = 17,785.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,929.39/44,064.81 = 17,785.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,929.39x = 44,064.81 × 17,785.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,929.39x = 783,700,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,700,136.87/31,929.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.79

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