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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,544.26, 43,529.10 and 18,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,544.26, 43,529.10 and 18,106.06 is: 24,985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,544.26 : 43,529.10 = 18,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,544.26/43,529.10 = 18,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,544.26x = 43,529.10 × 18,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,544.26x = 788,140,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,140,496.35/31,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.23

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