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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.24, 44,153.52 and 17,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.24, 44,153.52 and 17,848.98 is: 24,631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.24 : 44,153.52 = 17,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.24/44,153.52 = 17,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.24x = 44,153.52 × 17,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.24x = 788,095,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,095,295.41/31,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.64

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