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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,993.82, 44,151.36 and 17,846.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,993.82, 44,151.36 and 17,846.66 is: 24,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,993.82 : 44,151.36 = 17,846.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,993.82/44,151.36 = 17,846.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,993.82x = 44,151.36 × 17,846.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,993.82x = 787,954,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,954,310.46/31,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.33

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