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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,948.56, 44,087.04 and 17,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,948.56, 44,087.04 and 17,802 is: 24,565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,948.56 : 44,087.04 = 17,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,948.56/44,087.04 = 17,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,948.56x = 44,087.04 × 17,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,948.56x = 784,837,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,837,486.08/31,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.66

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