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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,983.85, 44,136.66 and 17,836.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,983.85, 44,136.66 and 17,836.39 is: 24,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,983.85 : 44,136.66 = 17,836.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,983.85/44,136.66 = 17,836.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,983.85x = 44,136.66 × 17,836.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,983.85x = 787,238,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,238,681.06/31,983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.63

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