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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,575.62, 43,573.28 and 18,822.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,575.62, 43,573.28 and 18,822.23 is: 25,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,575.62 : 43,573.28 = 18,822.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,575.62/43,573.28 = 18,822.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,575.62x = 43,573.28 × 18,822.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,575.62x = 820,146,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,146,149.44/31,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.03

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