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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,993.97, 44,152.11 and 17,654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,993.97, 44,152.11 and 17,654.42 is: 24,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,993.97 : 44,152.11 = 17,654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,993.97/44,152.11 = 17,654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,993.97x = 44,152.11 × 17,654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,993.97x = 779,479,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,479,673.07/31,993.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.33

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