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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,205.92, 43,060.08 and 18,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,205.92, 43,060.08 and 18,628 is: 25,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,205.92 : 43,060.08 = 18,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,205.92/43,060.08 = 18,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,205.92x = 43,060.08 × 18,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,205.92x = 802,123,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,123,170.24/31,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.20

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