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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,924.64, 44,056.08 and 17,584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,924.64, 44,056.08 and 17,584.13 is: 24,266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,924.64 : 44,056.08 = 17,584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,924.64/44,056.08 = 17,584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,924.64x = 44,056.08 × 17,584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,924.64x = 774,687,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,687,617.73/31,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.14

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