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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,996.11, 44,155.85 and 17,851.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,996.11, 44,155.85 and 17,851.71 is: 24,636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,996.11 : 44,155.85 = 17,851.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,996.11/44,155.85 = 17,851.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,996.11x = 44,155.85 × 17,851.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,996.11x = 788,257,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,257,339.74/31,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.04

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