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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,894.83, 44,014.86 and 17,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,894.83, 44,014.86 and 17,555.40 is: 24,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,894.83 : 44,014.86 = 17,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,894.83/44,014.86 = 17,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,894.83x = 44,014.86 × 17,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,894.83x = 772,698,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,698,473.24/31,894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.45

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