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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,686.95, 43,732.67 and 18,255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,686.95, 43,732.67 and 18,255.65 is: 25,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,686.95 : 43,732.67 = 18,255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,686.95/43,732.67 = 18,255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,686.95x = 43,732.67 × 18,255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,686.95x = 798,368,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,368,144.06/31,686.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.49

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