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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,720.16, 43,773.81 and 18,291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,720.16, 43,773.81 and 18,291.22 is: 25,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,720.16 : 43,773.81 = 18,291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,720.16/43,773.81 = 18,291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,720.16x = 43,773.81 × 18,291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,720.16x = 800,676,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,676,457.15/31,720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.88

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