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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,921.83, 44,052.43 and 17,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,921.83, 44,052.43 and 17,774.98 is: 24,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,921.83 : 44,052.43 = 17,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,921.83/44,052.43 = 17,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,921.83x = 44,052.43 × 17,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,921.83x = 783,030,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,030,907.63/31,921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.64

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