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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,924.56, 44,055.47 and 17,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,924.56, 44,055.47 and 17,584.12 is: 24,265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,924.56 : 44,055.47 = 17,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,924.56/44,055.47 = 17,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,924.56x = 44,055.47 × 17,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,924.56x = 774,676,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,676,604.96/31,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.85

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