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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,993.74, 44,151.44 and 17,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,993.74, 44,151.44 and 17,847.50 is: 24,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,993.74 : 44,151.44 = 17,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,993.74/44,151.44 = 17,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,993.74x = 44,151.44 × 17,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,993.74x = 787,992,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,992,825.40/31,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.59

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