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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.10, 44,154.05 and 17,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.10, 44,154.05 and 17,655.20 is: 24,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.10 : 44,154.05 = 17,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.10/44,154.05 = 17,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.10x = 44,154.05 × 17,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.10x = 779,548,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,548,440.09/31,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,364.62

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