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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.62, 44,098.11 and 17,808.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.62, 44,098.11 and 17,808.33 is: 24,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.62 : 44,098.11 = 17,808.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.62/44,098.11 = 17,808.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.62x = 44,098.11 × 17,808.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.62x = 785,313,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,313,695.26/31,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,575.90

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