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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,377.44, 43,299.52 and 18,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,377.44, 43,299.52 and 18,809.12 is: 25,955.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,377.44 : 43,299.52 = 18,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,377.44/43,299.52 = 18,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,377.44x = 43,299.52 × 18,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,377.44x = 814,425,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,425,867.62/31,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,955.78

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