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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.80, 44,095.69 and 17,614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.80, 44,095.69 and 17,614.01 is: 24,306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.80 : 44,095.69 = 17,614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.80/44,095.69 = 17,614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.80x = 44,095.69 × 17,614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.80x = 776,701,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,701,808.84/31,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.26

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