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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.34, 44,021.64 and 17,754.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.34, 44,021.64 and 17,754.45 is: 24,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.34 : 44,021.64 = 17,754.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.34/44,021.64 = 17,754.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.34x = 44,021.64 × 17,754.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.34x = 781,580,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,580,006.30/31,904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.61

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