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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,536.95, 43,507.33 and 18,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,536.95, 43,507.33 and 18,105.12 is: 24,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,536.95 : 43,507.33 = 18,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,536.95/43,507.33 = 18,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,536.95x = 43,507.33 × 18,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,536.95x = 787,705,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,705,385.27/31,536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.23

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