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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,675.78, 43,709.60 and 18,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,675.78, 43,709.60 and 18,926.42 is: 26,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,675.78 : 43,709.60 = 18,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,675.78/43,709.60 = 18,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,675.78x = 43,709.60 × 18,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,675.78x = 827,265,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,265,934.45/31,675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.68

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