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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.72, 44,158.80 and 17,852.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.72, 44,158.80 and 17,852.88 is: 24,637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.72 : 44,158.80 = 17,852.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.72/44,158.80 = 17,852.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.72x = 44,158.80 × 17,852.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.72x = 788,361,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,361,757.34/31,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.29

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