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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,951.08, 44,092.78 and 17,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,951.08, 44,092.78 and 17,611.43 is: 24,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,951.08 : 44,092.78 = 17,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,951.08/44,092.78 = 17,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,951.08x = 44,092.78 × 17,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,951.08x = 776,536,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,536,643.98/31,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,303.92

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