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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.87, 44,146.07 and 17,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.87, 44,146.07 and 17,843.62 is: 24,624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.87 : 44,146.07 = 17,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.87/44,146.07 = 17,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.87x = 44,146.07 × 17,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.87x = 787,725,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,725,697.57/31,989.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.22

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