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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,903.34, 44,026.62 and 17,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,903.34, 44,026.62 and 17,759.52 is: 24,508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,903.34 : 44,026.62 = 17,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,903.34/44,026.62 = 17,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,903.34x = 44,026.62 × 17,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,903.34x = 781,891,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,891,638.42/31,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.14

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