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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,462.28, 43,418.64 and 18,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,462.28, 43,418.64 and 18,034.76 is: 24,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,462.28 : 43,418.64 = 18,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,462.28/43,418.64 = 18,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,462.28x = 43,418.64 × 18,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,462.28x = 783,044,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,044,751.93/31,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.37

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