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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.32, 44,152.05 and 17,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.32, 44,152.05 and 17,847.16 is: 24,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.32 : 44,152.05 = 17,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.32/44,152.05 = 17,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.32x = 44,152.05 × 17,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.32x = 787,988,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,988,700.68/31,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.02

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