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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.34, 44,023.85 and 17,757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.34, 44,023.85 and 17,757.53 is: 24,505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.34 : 44,023.85 = 17,757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.34/44,023.85 = 17,757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.34x = 44,023.85 × 17,757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.34x = 781,754,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,754,859.75/31,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.39

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