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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,990.50, 44,146.94 and 17,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,990.50, 44,146.94 and 17,844.24 is: 24,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,990.50 : 44,146.94 = 17,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,990.50/44,146.94 = 17,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,990.50x = 44,146.94 × 17,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,990.50x = 787,768,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,768,592.63/31,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.08

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