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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,290.72, 43,181.64 and 18,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,290.72, 43,181.64 and 18,713.04 is: 25,824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,290.72 : 43,181.64 = 18,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,290.72/43,181.64 = 18,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,290.72x = 43,181.64 × 18,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,290.72x = 808,059,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,059,756.59/31,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.26

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