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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,291.02, 46,963.92 and 18,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,291.02, 46,963.92 and 18,125.28 is: 27,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,291.02 : 46,963.92 = 18,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,291.02/46,963.92 = 18,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,291.02x = 46,963.92 × 18,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,291.02x = 851,234,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,234,199.90/31,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,203.79

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