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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.26, 44,152.23 and 17,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.26, 44,152.23 and 17,847.07 is: 24,629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.26 : 44,152.23 = 17,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.26/44,152.23 = 17,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.26x = 44,152.23 × 17,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.26x = 787,987,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,987,939.47/31,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.04

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