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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,903.93, 44,029.98 and 18,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,903.93, 44,029.98 and 18,475.44 is: 25,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,903.93 : 44,029.98 = 18,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,903.93/44,029.98 = 18,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,903.93x = 44,029.98 × 18,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,903.93x = 813,473,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,473,253.69/31,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.59

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