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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,934.18, 44,069.94 and 17,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,934.18, 44,069.94 and 17,787.26 is: 24,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,934.18 : 44,069.94 = 17,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,934.18/44,069.94 = 17,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,934.18x = 44,069.94 × 17,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,934.18x = 783,883,260.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,883,260.61/31,934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,546.85

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