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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,386.09, 43,294.71 and 18,803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,386.09, 43,294.71 and 18,803.55 is: 25,938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,386.09 : 43,294.71 = 18,803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,386.09/43,294.71 = 18,803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,386.09x = 43,294.71 × 18,803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,386.09x = 814,094,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,094,244.22/31,386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,938.06

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