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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,993.96, 44,151.14 and 17,848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,993.96, 44,151.14 and 17,848.36 is: 24,630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,993.96 : 44,151.14 = 17,848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,993.96/44,151.14 = 17,848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,993.96x = 44,151.14 × 17,848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,993.96x = 788,025,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,025,441.13/31,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.44

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