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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,526.14, 43,507.92 and 18,097.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,526.14, 43,507.92 and 18,097.42 is: 24,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,526.14 : 43,507.92 = 18,097.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,526.14/43,507.92 = 18,097.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,526.14x = 43,507.92 × 18,097.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,526.14x = 787,381,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,381,101.57/31,526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.50

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