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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,575.13, 43,568.47 and 18,143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,575.13, 43,568.47 and 18,143.53 is: 25,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,575.13 : 43,568.47 = 18,143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,575.13/43,568.47 = 18,143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,575.13x = 43,568.47 × 18,143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,575.13x = 790,485,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,485,842.50/31,575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,035.08

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