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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,302.45, 46,995.39 and 18,164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,302.45, 46,995.39 and 18,164.25 is: 27,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,302.45 : 46,995.39 = 18,164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,302.45/46,995.39 = 18,164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,302.45x = 46,995.39 × 18,164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,302.45x = 853,636,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,636,012.81/31,302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,270.58

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