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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.41, 44,023.03 and 17,753.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.41, 44,023.03 and 17,753.95 is: 24,499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.41 : 44,023.03 = 17,753.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.41/44,023.03 = 17,753.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.41x = 44,023.03 × 17,753.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.41x = 781,582,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,582,673.47/31,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.94

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