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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,432.22, 43,377.64 and 18,854.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,432.22, 43,377.64 and 18,854.54 is: 26,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,432.22 : 43,377.64 = 18,854.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,432.22/43,377.64 = 18,854.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,432.22x = 43,377.64 × 18,854.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,432.22x = 817,865,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,865,448.49/31,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.97

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