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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,939.16, 44,077.38 and 17,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,939.16, 44,077.38 and 17,792 is: 24,553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,939.16 : 44,077.38 = 17,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,939.16/44,077.38 = 17,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,939.16x = 44,077.38 × 17,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,939.16x = 784,224,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,224,744.96/31,939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.71

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