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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,130.96, 42,966.24 and 18,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,130.96, 42,966.24 and 18,383.34 is: 25,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,130.96 : 42,966.24 = 18,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,130.96/42,966.24 = 18,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,130.96x = 42,966.24 × 18,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,130.96x = 789,862,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,862,998.44/31,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,372.27

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