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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.62, 44,155.16 and 17,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.62, 44,155.16 and 17,851.20 is: 24,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.62 : 44,155.16 = 17,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.62/44,155.16 = 17,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.62x = 44,155.16 × 17,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.62x = 788,222,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,222,592.19/31,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.33

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