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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.62, 44,023.79 and 17,754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.62, 44,023.79 and 17,754.46 is: 24,500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.62 : 44,023.79 = 17,754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.62/44,023.79 = 17,754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.62x = 44,023.79 × 17,754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.62x = 781,618,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,618,398.48/31,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.90

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