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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,573.81, 47,335.56 and 18,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,573.81, 47,335.56 and 18,231.67 is: 27,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,573.81 : 47,335.56 = 18,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,573.81/47,335.56 = 18,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,573.81x = 47,335.56 × 18,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,573.81x = 863,006,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,006,309.19/31,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.98

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