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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,611.16, 43,618.96 and 18,177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,611.16, 43,618.96 and 18,177.51 is: 25,082.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,611.16 : 43,618.96 = 18,177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,611.16/43,618.96 = 18,177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,611.16x = 43,618.96 × 18,177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,611.16x = 792,884,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,884,165.63/31,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.41

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