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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,719.08, 43,772.32 and 18,290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,719.08, 43,772.32 and 18,290.15 is: 25,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,719.08 : 43,772.32 = 18,290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,719.08/43,772.32 = 18,290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,719.08x = 43,772.32 × 18,290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,719.08x = 800,602,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,602,034.06/31,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,240.39

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