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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,498.28, 43,466.88 and 18,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,498.28, 43,466.88 and 18,068.68 is: 24,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,498.28 : 43,466.88 = 18,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,498.28/43,466.88 = 18,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,498.28x = 43,466.88 × 18,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,498.28x = 785,389,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,389,036.65/31,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.34

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