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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.40, 47,950.80 and 17,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.40, 47,950.80 and 17,954.40 is: 26,908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.40 : 47,950.80 = 17,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.40/47,950.80 = 17,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.40x = 47,950.80 × 17,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.40x = 860,927,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,927,843.52/31,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.70

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