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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.83, 44,148.60 and 17,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.83, 44,148.60 and 17,844.66 is: 24,625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.83 : 44,148.60 = 17,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.83/44,148.60 = 17,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.83x = 44,148.60 × 17,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.83x = 787,816,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,816,756.48/31,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.56

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