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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,921.99, 44,051.94 and 17,581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,921.99, 44,051.94 and 17,581.55 is: 24,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,921.99 : 44,051.94 = 17,581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,921.99/44,051.94 = 17,581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,921.99x = 44,051.94 × 17,581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,921.99x = 774,501,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,501,385.71/31,921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.32

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