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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,462.08, 43,416.97 and 18,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,462.08, 43,416.97 and 18,041.23 is: 24,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,462.08 : 43,416.97 = 18,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,462.08/43,416.97 = 18,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,462.08x = 43,416.97 × 18,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,462.08x = 783,295,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,295,541.67/31,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,896.50

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