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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,934.54, 44,069.70 and 18,508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,934.54, 44,069.70 and 18,508.36 is: 25,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,934.54 : 44,069.70 = 18,508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,934.54/44,069.70 = 18,508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,934.54x = 44,069.70 × 18,508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,934.54x = 815,657,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,657,872.69/31,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.56

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