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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,251.88, 46,948.38 and 18,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,251.88, 46,948.38 and 18,136.36 is: 27,245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,251.88 : 46,948.38 = 18,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,251.88/46,948.38 = 18,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,251.88x = 46,948.38 × 18,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,251.88x = 851,472,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,472,721.10/31,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.49

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