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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,988.62, 44,147.63 and 17,841.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,988.62, 44,147.63 and 17,841.47 is: 24,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,988.62 : 44,147.63 = 17,841.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,988.62/44,147.63 = 17,841.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,988.62x = 44,147.63 × 17,841.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,988.62x = 787,658,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,658,440.08/31,988.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.08

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