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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,922.97, 44,055.27 and 17,775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,922.97, 44,055.27 and 17,775.51 is: 24,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,922.97 : 44,055.27 = 17,775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,922.97/44,055.27 = 17,775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,922.97x = 44,055.27 × 17,775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,922.97x = 783,104,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,104,892.44/31,922.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.08

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