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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,999.55, 44,159.40 and 17,852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,999.55, 44,159.40 and 17,852.39 is: 24,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,999.55 : 44,159.40 = 17,852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,999.55/44,159.40 = 17,852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,999.55x = 44,159.40 × 17,852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,999.55x = 788,350,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,350,941.36/31,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.32

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