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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,354.59, 43,266.48 and 18,605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,354.59, 43,266.48 and 18,605.58 is: 25,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,354.59 : 43,266.48 = 18,605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,354.59/43,266.48 = 18,605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,354.59x = 43,266.48 × 18,605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,354.59x = 804,997,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,997,954.96/31,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.01

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