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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,938.46, 44,076.43 and 17,791.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,938.46, 44,076.43 and 17,791.31 is: 24,552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,938.46 : 44,076.43 = 17,791.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,938.46/44,076.43 = 17,791.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,938.46x = 44,076.43 × 17,791.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,938.46x = 784,177,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,177,209.44/31,938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.76

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