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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.23, 44,149.39 and 17,845.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.23, 44,149.39 and 17,845.99 is: 24,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.23 : 44,149.39 = 17,845.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.23/44,149.39 = 17,845.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.23x = 44,149.39 × 17,845.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.23x = 787,889,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,889,417.46/31,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.52

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