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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,312.75, 43,211.60 and 18,064.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,312.75, 43,211.60 and 18,064.75 is: 24,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,312.75 : 43,211.60 = 18,064.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,312.75/43,211.60 = 18,064.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,312.75x = 43,211.60 × 18,064.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,312.75x = 780,606,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,606,751.10/31,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.36

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