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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.85, 44,151.07 and 17,845.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.85, 44,151.07 and 17,845.39 is: 24,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.85 : 44,151.07 = 17,845.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.85/44,151.07 = 17,845.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.85x = 44,151.07 × 17,845.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.85x = 787,892,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,892,753.09/31,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.16

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