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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,936.65, 44,073.93 and 17,789.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,936.65, 44,073.93 and 17,789.49 is: 24,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,936.65 : 44,073.93 = 17,789.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,936.65/44,073.93 = 17,789.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,936.65x = 44,073.93 × 17,789.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,936.65x = 784,052,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,052,516.63/31,936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.25

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