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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,934.97, 44,070.21 and 17,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,934.97, 44,070.21 and 17,791.20 is: 24,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,934.97 : 44,070.21 = 17,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,934.97/44,070.21 = 17,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,934.97x = 44,070.21 × 17,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,934.97x = 784,061,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,061,920.15/31,934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,551.83

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