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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,923.09, 44,053.49 and 17,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,923.09, 44,053.49 and 17,582.64 is: 24,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,923.09 : 44,053.49 = 17,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,923.09/44,053.49 = 17,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,923.09x = 44,053.49 × 17,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,923.09x = 774,576,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,576,567.50/31,923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,263.83

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