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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.58, 44,149.30 and 17,845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.58, 44,149.30 and 17,845.34 is: 24,627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.58 : 44,149.30 = 17,845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.58/44,149.30 = 17,845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.58x = 44,149.30 × 17,845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.58x = 787,859,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,859,269.26/31,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.08

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