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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,925.79, 44,058.59 and 17,586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,925.79, 44,058.59 and 17,586.66 is: 24,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,925.79 : 44,058.59 = 17,586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,925.79/44,058.59 = 17,586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,925.79x = 44,058.59 × 17,586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,925.79x = 774,843,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,843,442.41/31,925.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.14

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