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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,932.25, 44,069.96 and 17,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,932.25, 44,069.96 and 17,593.55 is: 24,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,932.25 : 44,069.96 = 17,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,932.25/44,069.96 = 17,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,932.25x = 44,069.96 × 17,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,932.25x = 775,346,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,346,922.12/31,932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.00

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