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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,912.91, 44,038.09 and 17,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,912.91, 44,038.09 and 17,569.95 is: 24,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,912.91 : 44,038.09 = 17,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,912.91/44,038.09 = 17,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,912.91x = 44,038.09 × 17,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,912.91x = 773,747,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,747,039.40/31,912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.58

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