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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,672.16, 43,707.30 and 18,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,672.16, 43,707.30 and 18,924.65 is: 26,115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,672.16 : 43,707.30 = 18,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,672.16/43,707.30 = 18,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,672.16x = 43,707.30 × 18,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,672.16x = 827,145,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,145,354.95/31,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,115.85

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