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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.32, 44,153.43 and 17,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.32, 44,153.43 and 17,848.16 is: 24,630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.32 : 44,153.43 = 17,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.32/44,153.43 = 17,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.32x = 44,153.43 × 17,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.32x = 788,057,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,057,483.19/31,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.40

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