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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.25, 44,023.73 and 17,755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.25, 44,023.73 and 17,755.01 is: 24,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.25 : 44,023.73 = 17,755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.25/44,023.73 = 17,755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.25x = 44,023.73 × 17,755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.25x = 781,641,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,641,457.49/31,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.91

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