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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,427.89, 43,370.44 and 18,003.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,427.89, 43,370.44 and 18,003.49 is: 24,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,427.89 : 43,370.44 = 18,003.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,427.89/43,370.44 = 18,003.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,427.89x = 43,370.44 × 18,003.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,427.89x = 780,819,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,819,282.84/31,427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.79

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