Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,144.44, 42,984.90 and 18,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,144.44, 42,984.90 and 18,570 is: 25,629.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,144.44 : 42,984.90 = 18,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,144.44/42,984.90 = 18,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,144.44x = 42,984.90 × 18,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,144.44x = 798,229,593 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,229,593/31,144.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,629.92
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