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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,940.79, 44,078.36 and 17,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,940.79, 44,078.36 and 17,794.14 is: 24,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,940.79 : 44,078.36 = 17,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,940.79/44,078.36 = 17,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,940.79x = 44,078.36 × 17,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,940.79x = 784,336,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,336,419.84/31,940.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.95

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