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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,939.58, 44,077.98 and 17,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,939.58, 44,077.98 and 17,792.44 is: 24,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,939.58 : 44,077.98 = 17,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,939.58/44,077.98 = 17,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,939.58x = 44,077.98 × 17,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,939.58x = 784,254,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,254,814.47/31,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.32

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