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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,705.91, 43,754.60 and 18,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,705.91, 43,754.60 and 18,276.92 is: 25,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,705.91 : 43,754.60 = 18,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,705.91/43,754.60 = 18,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,705.91x = 43,754.60 × 18,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,705.91x = 799,699,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,699,150.75/31,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.40

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