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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,929.68, 44,063.04 and 17,782.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,929.68, 44,063.04 and 17,782.49 is: 24,539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,929.68 : 44,063.04 = 17,782.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,929.68/44,063.04 = 17,782.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,929.68x = 44,063.04 × 17,782.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,929.68x = 783,550,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,550,347.85/31,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,539.88

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