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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,315.78, 43,215.93 and 18,740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,315.78, 43,215.93 and 18,740.53 is: 25,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,315.78 : 43,215.93 = 18,740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,315.78/43,215.93 = 18,740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,315.78x = 43,215.93 × 18,740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,315.78x = 809,889,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,889,486.66/31,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.02

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