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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.14, 44,095.83 and 17,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.14, 44,095.83 and 17,806.62 is: 24,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.14 : 44,095.83 = 17,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.14/44,095.83 = 17,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.14x = 44,095.83 × 17,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.14x = 785,197,688.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,197,688.39/31,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.64

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