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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,219.53, 46,772.60 and 18,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,219.53, 46,772.60 and 18,044.07 is: 27,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,219.53 : 46,772.60 = 18,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,219.53/46,772.60 = 18,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,219.53x = 46,772.60 × 18,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,219.53x = 843,967,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,967,978.26/31,219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.33

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