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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.89, 44,096.87 and 17,807.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.89, 44,096.87 and 17,807.37 is: 24,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.89 : 44,096.87 = 17,807.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.89/44,096.87 = 17,807.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.89x = 44,096.87 × 17,807.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.89x = 785,249,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,249,190.90/31,954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.68

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