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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.74, 44,154.20 and 17,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.74, 44,154.20 and 17,849.50 is: 24,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.74 : 44,154.20 = 17,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.74/44,154.20 = 17,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.74x = 44,154.20 × 17,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.74x = 788,130,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,130,392.90/31,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.35

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