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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.39, 44,154.60 and 17,847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.39, 44,154.60 and 17,847.93 is: 24,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.39 : 44,154.60 = 17,847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.39/44,154.60 = 17,847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.39x = 44,154.60 × 17,847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.39x = 788,068,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,068,209.98/31,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.68

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