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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,256.88, 46,955.88 and 18,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,256.88, 46,955.88 and 18,141.36 is: 27,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,256.88 : 46,955.88 = 18,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,256.88/46,955.88 = 18,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,256.88x = 46,955.88 × 18,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,256.88x = 851,843,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,843,523.20/31,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.99

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