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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,443.26, 43,397.88 and 18,023.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,443.26, 43,397.88 and 18,023.51 is: 24,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,443.26 : 43,397.88 = 18,023.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,443.26/43,397.88 = 18,023.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,443.26x = 43,397.88 × 18,023.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,443.26x = 782,182,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,182,165.07/31,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,875.99

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