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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,952.66, 44,094.71 and 17,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,952.66, 44,094.71 and 17,805.20 is: 24,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,952.66 : 44,094.71 = 17,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,952.66/44,094.71 = 17,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,952.66x = 44,094.71 × 17,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,952.66x = 785,114,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,114,954.53/31,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.20

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