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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,430.64, 43,371.60 and 18,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,430.64, 43,371.60 and 18,852.96 is: 26,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,430.64 : 43,371.60 = 18,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,430.64/43,371.60 = 18,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,430.64x = 43,371.60 × 18,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,430.64x = 817,683,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,683,039.94/31,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.48

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