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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.64, 44,152.47 and 17,847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.64, 44,152.47 and 17,847.45 is: 24,629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.64 : 44,152.47 = 17,847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.64/44,152.47 = 17,847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.64x = 44,152.47 × 17,847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.64x = 788,009,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,009,000.70/31,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.41

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