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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.64, 44,153.85 and 17,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.64, 44,153.85 and 17,848.50 is: 24,630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.64 : 44,153.85 = 17,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.64/44,153.85 = 17,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.64x = 44,153.85 × 17,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.64x = 788,079,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,079,991.73/31,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.86

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