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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,033.97, 46,492.18 and 18,345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,033.97, 46,492.18 and 18,345.72 is: 27,483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,033.97 : 46,492.18 = 18,345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,033.97/46,492.18 = 18,345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,033.97x = 46,492.18 × 18,345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,033.97x = 852,932,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,932,644.95/31,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,483.84

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