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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,997.92, 44,154.07 and 17,851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,997.92, 44,154.07 and 17,851.68 is: 24,633.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,997.92 : 44,154.07 = 17,851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,997.92/44,154.07 = 17,851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,997.92x = 44,154.07 × 17,851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,997.92x = 788,224,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,224,328.34/31,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.61

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