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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.83, 44,148.48 and 17,652.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.83, 44,148.48 and 17,652.51 is: 24,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.83 : 44,148.48 = 17,652.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.83/44,148.48 = 17,652.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.83x = 44,148.48 × 17,652.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.83x = 779,331,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,331,484.68/31,989.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.85

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