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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,611.94, 43,625.72 and 18,183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,611.94, 43,625.72 and 18,183.18 is: 25,093.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,611.94 : 43,625.72 = 18,183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,611.94/43,625.72 = 18,183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,611.94x = 43,625.72 × 18,183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,611.94x = 793,254,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,254,319.39/31,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,093.50

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