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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,513.91, 47,270.69 and 18,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,513.91, 47,270.69 and 18,178.26 is: 27,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,513.91 : 47,270.69 = 18,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,513.91/47,270.69 = 18,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,513.91x = 47,270.69 × 18,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,513.91x = 859,298,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,298,802.31/31,513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,267.29

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