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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,711.68, 43,767.54 and 18,280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,711.68, 43,767.54 and 18,280.53 is: 25,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,711.68 : 43,767.54 = 18,280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,711.68/43,767.54 = 18,280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,711.68x = 43,767.54 × 18,280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,711.68x = 800,093,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,093,828.00/31,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.26

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