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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.23, 44,145.15 and 17,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.23, 44,145.15 and 17,842.08 is: 24,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.23 : 44,145.15 = 17,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.23/44,145.15 = 17,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.23x = 44,145.15 × 17,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.23x = 787,641,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,641,148.23/31,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.07

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