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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.60, 44,148.87 and 17,845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.60, 44,148.87 and 17,845.14 is: 24,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.60 : 44,148.87 = 17,845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.60/44,148.87 = 17,845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.60x = 44,148.87 × 17,845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.60x = 787,842,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,842,765.99/31,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.78

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