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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.74, 44,148.66 and 17,845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.74, 44,148.66 and 17,845.50 is: 24,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.74 : 44,148.66 = 17,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.74/44,148.66 = 17,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.74x = 44,148.66 × 17,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.74x = 787,854,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,854,912.03/31,991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.82

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