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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,941.79, 44,079.74 and 17,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,941.79, 44,079.74 and 17,795.14 is: 24,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,941.79 : 44,079.74 = 17,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,941.79/44,079.74 = 17,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,941.79x = 44,079.74 × 17,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,941.79x = 784,405,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,405,144.46/31,941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.33

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