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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,950.73, 44,092.30 and 17,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,950.73, 44,092.30 and 17,611.08 is: 24,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,950.73 : 44,092.30 = 17,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,950.73/44,092.30 = 17,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,950.73x = 44,092.30 × 17,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,950.73x = 776,513,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,513,022.68/31,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,303.45

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