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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.93, 44,031.36 and 18,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.93, 44,031.36 and 18,476.44 is: 25,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.93 : 44,031.36 = 18,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.93/44,031.36 = 18,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.93x = 44,031.36 × 18,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.93x = 813,542,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,542,781.16/31,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.97

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