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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,925.48, 44,056.70 and 17,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,925.48, 44,056.70 and 17,778.44 is: 24,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,925.48 : 44,056.70 = 17,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,925.48/44,056.70 = 17,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,925.48x = 44,056.70 × 17,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,925.48x = 783,259,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,259,397.55/31,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.99

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