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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,651.83, 43,666.34 and 18,219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,651.83, 43,666.34 and 18,219.87 is: 25,135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,651.83 : 43,666.34 = 18,219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,651.83/43,666.34 = 18,219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,651.83x = 43,666.34 × 18,219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,651.83x = 795,594,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,594,947.08/31,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.83

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