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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,663.41, 43,695.96 and 18,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,663.41, 43,695.96 and 18,237.06 is: 25,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,663.41 : 43,695.96 = 18,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,663.41/43,695.96 = 18,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,663.41x = 43,695.96 × 18,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,663.41x = 796,885,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,885,844.28/31,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.40

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