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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,169.07, 43,016.43 and 18,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,169.07, 43,016.43 and 18,593.82 is: 25,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,169.07 : 43,016.43 = 18,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,169.07/43,016.43 = 18,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,169.07x = 43,016.43 × 18,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,169.07x = 799,839,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,839,756.46/31,169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,661.33

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