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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,903.73, 44,026.40 and 17,756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,903.73, 44,026.40 and 17,756.27 is: 24,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,903.73 : 44,026.40 = 17,756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,903.73/44,026.40 = 17,756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,903.73x = 44,026.40 × 17,756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,903.73x = 781,744,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,744,535.01/31,903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.23

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