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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,667.09, 43,693.37 and 18,918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,667.09, 43,693.37 and 18,918.24 is: 26,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,667.09 : 43,693.37 = 18,918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,667.09/43,693.37 = 18,918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,667.09x = 43,693.37 × 18,918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,667.09x = 826,601,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,601,565.48/31,667.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.86

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