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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.83, 44,028.70 and 18,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.83, 44,028.70 and 18,295.20 is: 25,249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.83 : 44,028.70 = 18,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.83/44,028.70 = 18,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.83x = 44,028.70 × 18,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.83x = 805,513,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,513,826.50/31,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,249.77

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