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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,921.74, 44,051.22 and 17,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,921.74, 44,051.22 and 17,774.28 is: 24,528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,921.74 : 44,051.22 = 17,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,921.74/44,051.22 = 17,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,921.74x = 44,051.22 × 17,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,921.74x = 782,978,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,978,718.62/31,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.07

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