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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,530.67, 43,510.58 and 18,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,530.67, 43,510.58 and 18,101.04 is: 24,978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,530.67 : 43,510.58 = 18,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,530.67/43,510.58 = 18,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,530.67x = 43,510.58 × 18,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,530.67x = 787,586,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,586,749.00/31,530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.43

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