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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,896.59, 44,016.21 and 17,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,896.59, 44,016.21 and 17,749.13 is: 24,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,896.59 : 44,016.21 = 17,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,896.59/44,016.21 = 17,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,896.59x = 44,016.21 × 17,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,896.59x = 781,249,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,249,433.40/31,896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.20

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