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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,925.64, 44,057.46 and 17,585.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,925.64, 44,057.46 and 17,585.13 is: 24,267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,925.64 : 44,057.46 = 17,585.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,925.64/44,057.46 = 17,585.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,925.64x = 44,057.46 × 17,585.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,925.64x = 774,756,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,756,161.57/31,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.52

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