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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,171.28, 43,006.28 and 18,424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,171.28, 43,006.28 and 18,424.85 is: 25,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,171.28 : 43,006.28 = 18,424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,171.28/43,006.28 = 18,424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,171.28x = 43,006.28 × 18,424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,171.28x = 792,383,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,383,950.90/31,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,420.33

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