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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,983.62, 44,137.96 and 17,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,983.62, 44,137.96 and 17,834.94 is: 24,612.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,983.62 : 44,137.96 = 17,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,983.62/44,137.96 = 17,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,983.62x = 44,137.96 × 17,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,983.62x = 787,197,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,197,868.32/31,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.53

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