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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,996.04, 44,155.90 and 17,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,996.04, 44,155.90 and 17,848.88 is: 24,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,996.04 : 44,155.90 = 17,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,996.04/44,155.90 = 17,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,996.04x = 44,155.90 × 17,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,996.04x = 788,133,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,133,360.39/31,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.22

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