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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,990.56, 44,150.40 and 17,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,990.56, 44,150.40 and 17,848.32 is: 24,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,990.56 : 44,150.40 = 17,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,990.56/44,150.40 = 17,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,990.56x = 44,150.40 × 17,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,990.56x = 788,010,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,010,467.33/31,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.59

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