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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,627.67, 43,644.96 and 18,882.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,627.67, 43,644.96 and 18,882.99 is: 26,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,627.67 : 43,644.96 = 18,882.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,627.67/43,644.96 = 18,882.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,627.67x = 43,644.96 × 18,882.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,627.67x = 824,147,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,147,343.23/31,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.80

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