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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,986.70, 44,141.96 and 17,840.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,986.70, 44,141.96 and 17,840.45 is: 24,620.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,986.70 : 44,141.96 = 17,840.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,986.70/44,141.96 = 17,840.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,986.70x = 44,141.96 × 17,840.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,986.70x = 787,512,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,512,585.24/31,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.00

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