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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,999.09, 44,157.14 and 17,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,999.09, 44,157.14 and 17,849.20 is: 24,631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,999.09 : 44,157.14 = 17,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,999.09/44,157.14 = 17,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,999.09x = 44,157.14 × 17,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,999.09x = 788,169,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,169,623.29/31,999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.00

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