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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,592.32, 43,602.96 and 18,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,592.32, 43,602.96 and 18,846.28 is: 26,011.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,592.32 : 43,602.96 = 18,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,592.32/43,602.96 = 18,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,592.32x = 43,602.96 × 18,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,592.32x = 821,753,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,753,592.99/31,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.18

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