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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.76, 44,159.16 and 17,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.76, 44,159.16 and 17,854.36 is: 24,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.76 : 44,159.16 = 17,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.76/44,159.16 = 17,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.76x = 44,159.16 × 17,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.76x = 788,433,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,433,539.94/31,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.50

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