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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.76, 44,150.88 and 17,848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.76, 44,150.88 and 17,848.36 is: 24,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.76 : 44,150.88 = 17,848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.76/44,150.88 = 17,848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.76x = 44,150.88 × 17,848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.76x = 788,020,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,020,800.56/31,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.22

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