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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.86, 44,148.84 and 17,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.86, 44,148.84 and 17,845.62 is: 24,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.86 : 44,148.84 = 17,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.86/44,148.84 = 17,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.86x = 44,148.84 × 17,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.86x = 787,863,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,863,422.08/31,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.00

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