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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,309.94, 43,206.36 and 18,741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,309.94, 43,206.36 and 18,741.62 is: 25,862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,309.94 : 43,206.36 = 18,741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,309.94/43,206.36 = 18,741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,309.94x = 43,206.36 × 18,741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,309.94x = 809,757,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,757,180.70/31,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.62

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