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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,241.98, 43,112.82 and 18,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,241.98, 43,112.82 and 18,664.30 is: 25,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,241.98 : 43,112.82 = 18,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,241.98/43,112.82 = 18,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,241.98x = 43,112.82 × 18,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,241.98x = 804,670,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,670,606.33/31,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.07

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