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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.26, 44,149.30 and 17,845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.26, 44,149.30 and 17,845.10 is: 24,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.26 : 44,149.30 = 17,845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.26/44,149.30 = 17,845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.26x = 44,149.30 × 17,845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.26x = 787,848,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,848,673.43/31,992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.23

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