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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,716.82, 43,773.87 and 18,285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,716.82, 43,773.87 and 18,285.45 is: 25,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,716.82 : 43,773.87 = 18,285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,716.82/43,773.87 = 18,285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,716.82x = 43,773.87 × 18,285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,716.82x = 800,424,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,424,712.75/31,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.60

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