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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,899, 44,020.62 and 18,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,899, 44,020.62 and 18,651 is: 25,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,899 : 44,020.62 = 18,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,899/44,020.62 = 18,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,899x = 44,020.62 × 18,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,899x = 821,028,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,028,583.62/31,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.38

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