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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.74, 44,098.08 and 17,807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.74, 44,098.08 and 17,807.56 is: 24,574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.74 : 44,098.08 = 17,807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.74/44,098.08 = 17,807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.74x = 44,098.08 × 17,807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.74x = 785,279,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,279,205.48/31,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.73

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