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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.55, 44,153.85 and 17,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.55, 44,153.85 and 17,847.40 is: 24,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.55 : 44,153.85 = 17,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.55/44,153.85 = 17,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.55x = 44,153.85 × 17,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.55x = 788,031,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,031,112.48/31,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.17

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