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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,649.65, 43,676.44 and 18,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,649.65, 43,676.44 and 18,216 is: 25,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,649.65 : 43,676.44 = 18,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,649.65/43,676.44 = 18,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,649.65x = 43,676.44 × 18,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,649.65x = 795,610,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,610,031.04/31,649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.04

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