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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,909.55, 44,035.85 and 17,763.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,909.55, 44,035.85 and 17,763.30 is: 24,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,909.55 : 44,035.85 = 17,763.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,909.55/44,035.85 = 17,763.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,909.55x = 44,035.85 × 17,763.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,909.55x = 782,222,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,222,058.71/31,909.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.73

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