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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,459.98, 43,415.81 and 18,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,459.98, 43,415.81 and 18,033.78 is: 24,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,459.98 : 43,415.81 = 18,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,459.98/43,415.81 = 18,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,459.98x = 43,415.81 × 18,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,459.98x = 782,950,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,950,858.81/31,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.20

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