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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.64, 44,157.99 and 17,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.64, 44,157.99 and 17,851.50 is: 24,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.64 : 44,157.99 = 17,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.64/44,157.99 = 17,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.64x = 44,157.99 × 17,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.64x = 788,286,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,286,358.49/31,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.00

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