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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.76, 44,149.99 and 17,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.76, 44,149.99 and 17,845.60 is: 24,626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.76 : 44,149.99 = 17,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.76/44,149.99 = 17,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.76x = 44,149.99 × 17,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.76x = 787,883,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,883,061.54/31,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.92

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