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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,247.54, 43,107.90 and 18,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,247.54, 43,107.90 and 18,665 is: 25,749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,247.54 : 43,107.90 = 18,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,247.54/43,107.90 = 18,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,247.54x = 43,107.90 × 18,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,247.54x = 804,608,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,608,953.50/31,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,749.51

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