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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,951.53, 44,093.16 and 17,804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,951.53, 44,093.16 and 17,804.07 is: 24,569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,951.53 : 44,093.16 = 17,804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,951.53/44,093.16 = 17,804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,951.53x = 44,093.16 × 17,804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,951.53x = 785,037,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,037,707.16/31,951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.64

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