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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,986.23, 44,141.08 and 17,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,986.23, 44,141.08 and 17,839.99 is: 24,619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,986.23 : 44,141.08 = 17,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,986.23/44,141.08 = 17,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,986.23x = 44,141.08 × 17,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,986.23x = 787,476,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,476,270.84/31,986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.23

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