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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,940.58, 44,079.36 and 17,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,940.58, 44,079.36 and 17,793.44 is: 24,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,940.58 : 44,079.36 = 17,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,940.58/44,079.36 = 17,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,940.58x = 44,079.36 × 17,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,940.58x = 784,323,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,323,447.40/31,940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.70

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