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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.18, 44,023.19 and 17,754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.18, 44,023.19 and 17,754.02 is: 24,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.18 : 44,023.19 = 17,754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.18/44,023.19 = 17,754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.18x = 44,023.19 × 17,754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.18x = 781,588,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,588,419.99/31,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.30

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