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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,986.60, 44,140.59 and 17,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,986.60, 44,140.59 and 17,839.14 is: 24,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,986.60 : 44,140.59 = 17,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,986.60/44,140.59 = 17,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,986.60x = 44,140.59 × 17,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,986.60x = 787,430,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,430,164.69/31,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.50

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