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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,920.06, 44,049.26 and 17,579.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,920.06, 44,049.26 and 17,579.62 is: 24,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,920.06 : 44,049.26 = 17,579.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,920.06/44,049.26 = 17,579.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,920.06x = 44,049.26 × 17,579.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,920.06x = 774,369,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,369,185.91/31,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.64

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