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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.19, 44,156.79 and 17,852.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.19, 44,156.79 and 17,852.95 is: 24,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.19 : 44,156.79 = 17,852.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.19/44,156.79 = 17,852.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.19x = 44,156.79 × 17,852.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.19x = 788,328,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,328,964.03/31,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.98

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