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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.31, 44,151.44 and 17,849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.31, 44,151.44 and 17,849.07 is: 24,633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.31 : 44,151.44 = 17,849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.31/44,151.44 = 17,849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.31x = 44,151.44 × 17,849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.31x = 788,062,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,062,053.92/31,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.63

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