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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,355.78, 43,268.09 and 18,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,355.78, 43,268.09 and 18,606.76 is: 25,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,355.78 : 43,268.09 = 18,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,355.78/43,268.09 = 18,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,355.78x = 43,268.09 × 18,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,355.78x = 805,078,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,078,765.08/31,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,675.61

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