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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.48, 44,027.52 and 17,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.48, 44,027.52 and 17,756.48 is: 24,503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.48 : 44,027.52 = 17,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.48/44,027.52 = 17,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.48x = 44,027.52 × 17,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.48x = 781,773,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,773,778.33/31,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.57

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