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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,908.99, 44,035.48 and 17,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,908.99, 44,035.48 and 17,569.90 is: 24,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,908.99 : 44,035.48 = 17,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,908.99/44,035.48 = 17,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,908.99x = 44,035.48 × 17,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,908.99x = 773,698,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,698,980.05/31,908.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.05

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