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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.15, 44,150.12 and 17,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.15, 44,150.12 and 17,844.69 is: 24,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.15 : 44,150.12 = 17,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.15/44,150.12 = 17,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.15x = 44,150.12 × 17,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.15x = 787,845,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,845,204.86/31,992.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.20

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