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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.66, 44,099.35 and 17,614.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.66, 44,099.35 and 17,614.47 is: 24,309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.66 : 44,099.35 = 17,614.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.66/44,099.35 = 17,614.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.66x = 44,099.35 × 17,614.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.66x = 776,786,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,786,649.95/31,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.03

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