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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,934.58, 44,071.08 and 17,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,934.58, 44,071.08 and 17,787.43 is: 24,547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,934.58 : 44,071.08 = 17,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,934.58/44,071.08 = 17,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,934.58x = 44,071.08 × 17,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,934.58x = 783,911,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,911,250.52/31,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,547.41

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