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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,681.62, 43,716.82 and 18,257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,681.62, 43,716.82 and 18,257.28 is: 25,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,681.62 : 43,716.82 = 18,257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,681.62/43,716.82 = 18,257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,681.62x = 43,716.82 × 18,257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,681.62x = 798,150,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,150,223.45/31,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.85

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