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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,614.80, 43,629.70 and 18,186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,614.80, 43,629.70 and 18,186.06 is: 25,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,614.80 : 43,629.70 = 18,186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,614.80/43,629.70 = 18,186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,614.80x = 43,629.70 × 18,186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,614.80x = 793,452,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,452,341.98/31,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.50

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