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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.60, 44,156.70 and 17,851.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.60, 44,156.70 and 17,851.32 is: 24,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.60 : 44,156.70 = 17,851.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.60/44,156.70 = 17,851.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.60x = 44,156.70 × 17,851.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.60x = 788,255,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,255,381.84/31,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.06

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