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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,903.69, 44,026.36 and 17,757.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,903.69, 44,026.36 and 17,757.85 is: 24,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,903.69 : 44,026.36 = 17,757.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,903.69/44,026.36 = 17,757.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,903.69x = 44,026.36 × 17,757.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,903.69x = 781,813,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,813,496.93/31,903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.43

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