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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.74, 44,145.90 and 17,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.74, 44,145.90 and 17,843.50 is: 24,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.74 : 44,145.90 = 17,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.74/44,145.90 = 17,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.74x = 44,145.90 × 17,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.74x = 787,717,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,717,366.65/31,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.06

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