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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,207.92, 43,062.84 and 18,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,207.92, 43,062.84 and 18,630 is: 25,706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,207.92 : 43,062.84 = 18,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,207.92/43,062.84 = 18,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,207.92x = 43,062.84 × 18,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,207.92x = 802,260,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,260,709.20/31,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.96

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