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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.22, 44,145.29 and 17,842.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.22, 44,145.29 and 17,842.66 is: 24,622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.22 : 44,145.29 = 17,842.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.22/44,145.29 = 17,842.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.22x = 44,145.29 × 17,842.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.22x = 787,669,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,669,400.07/31,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.96

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