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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,664.61, 43,690.46 and 18,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,664.61, 43,690.46 and 18,914.40 is: 26,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,664.61 : 43,690.46 = 18,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,664.61/43,690.46 = 18,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,664.61x = 43,690.46 × 18,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,664.61x = 826,378,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,378,742.05/31,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,097.87

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