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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.55, 44,023.70 and 17,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.55, 44,023.70 and 17,754.40 is: 24,500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.55 : 44,023.70 = 17,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.55/44,023.70 = 17,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.55x = 44,023.70 × 17,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.55x = 781,614,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,614,313.61/31,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.83

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