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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,666.58, 43,692.68 and 18,917.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,666.58, 43,692.68 and 18,917.74 is: 26,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,666.58 : 43,692.68 = 18,917.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,666.58/43,692.68 = 18,917.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,666.58x = 43,692.68 × 18,917.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,666.58x = 826,566,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,566,760.14/31,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.18

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