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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,958.40, 44,094.08 and 17,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,958.40, 44,094.08 and 17,808 is: 24,570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,958.40 : 44,094.08 = 17,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,958.40/44,094.08 = 17,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,958.40x = 44,094.08 × 17,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,958.40x = 785,227,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,227,376.64/31,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.30

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