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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,997.94, 44,157.24 and 17,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,997.94, 44,157.24 and 17,851.74 is: 24,635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,997.94 : 44,157.24 = 17,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,997.94/44,157.24 = 17,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,997.94x = 44,157.24 × 17,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,997.94x = 788,283,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,283,567.60/31,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.45

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