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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,589.38, 43,593.34 and 18,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,589.38, 43,593.34 and 18,163.26 is: 25,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,589.38 : 43,593.34 = 18,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,589.38/43,593.34 = 18,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,589.38x = 43,593.34 × 18,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,589.38x = 791,797,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,797,168.69/31,589.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.30

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