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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.40, 44,151.28 and 17,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.40, 44,151.28 and 17,849.64 is: 24,631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.40 : 44,151.28 = 17,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.40/44,151.28 = 17,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.40x = 44,151.28 × 17,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.40x = 788,084,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,084,453.54/31,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.95

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