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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,990.96, 44,148 and 17,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,990.96, 44,148 and 17,844.88 is: 24,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,990.96 : 44,148 = 17,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,990.96/44,148 = 17,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,990.96x = 44,148 × 17,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,990.96x = 787,815,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,815,762.24/31,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.20

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