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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.13, 44,147.13 and 17,652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.13, 44,147.13 and 17,652.13 is: 24,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.13 : 44,147.13 = 17,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.13/44,147.13 = 17,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.13x = 44,147.13 × 17,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.13x = 779,290,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,290,877.89/31,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.83

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