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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,327.70, 43,232.34 and 18,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,327.70, 43,232.34 and 18,752.44 is: 25,878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,327.70 : 43,232.34 = 18,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,327.70/43,232.34 = 18,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,327.70x = 43,232.34 × 18,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,327.70x = 810,711,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,711,861.91/31,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.44

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