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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.60, 44,144.73 and 17,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.60, 44,144.73 and 17,842.14 is: 24,621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.60 : 44,144.73 = 17,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.60/44,144.73 = 17,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.60x = 44,144.73 × 17,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.60x = 787,636,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,636,452.92/31,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.64

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