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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,362.22, 43,265.73 and 18,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,362.22, 43,265.73 and 18,615.93 is: 25,681.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,362.22 : 43,265.73 = 18,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,362.22/43,265.73 = 18,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,362.22x = 43,265.73 × 18,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,362.22x = 805,431,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,431,801.08/31,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.59

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