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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,898.53, 44,021.92 and 17,751.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,898.53, 44,021.92 and 17,751.38 is: 24,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,898.53 : 44,021.92 = 17,751.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,898.53/44,021.92 = 17,751.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,898.53x = 44,021.92 × 17,751.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,898.53x = 781,449,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,449,697.89/31,898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.98

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