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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,650.94, 43,676.98 and 18,223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,650.94, 43,676.98 and 18,223.57 is: 25,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,650.94 : 43,676.98 = 18,223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,650.94/43,676.98 = 18,223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,650.94x = 43,676.98 × 18,223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,650.94x = 795,950,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,950,502.42/31,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,147.77

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