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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,460.27, 43,416.19 and 18,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,460.27, 43,416.19 and 18,034.06 is: 24,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,460.27 : 43,416.19 = 18,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,460.27/43,416.19 = 18,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,460.27x = 43,416.19 × 18,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,460.27x = 782,970,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,970,175.43/31,460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.59

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