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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.49, 44,145.56 and 17,843.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.49, 44,145.56 and 17,843.25 is: 24,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.49 : 44,145.56 = 17,843.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.49/44,145.56 = 17,843.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.49x = 44,145.56 × 17,843.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.49x = 787,700,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,700,263.47/31,989.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.72

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