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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,939.08, 44,075.88 and 17,791.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,939.08, 44,075.88 and 17,791.89 is: 24,552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,939.08 : 44,075.88 = 17,791.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,939.08/44,075.88 = 17,791.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,939.08x = 44,075.88 × 17,791.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,939.08x = 784,193,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,193,208.61/31,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.78

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