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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,920.07, 44,046.97 and 17,774.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,920.07, 44,046.97 and 17,774.23 is: 24,526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,920.07 : 44,046.97 = 17,774.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,920.07/44,046.97 = 17,774.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,920.07x = 44,046.97 × 17,774.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,920.07x = 782,900,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,900,975.58/31,920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.92

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