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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,952.61, 44,092.17 and 18,525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,952.61, 44,092.17 and 18,525.69 is: 25,564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,952.61 : 44,092.17 = 18,525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,952.61/44,092.17 = 18,525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,952.61x = 44,092.17 × 18,525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,952.61x = 816,837,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,837,872.85/31,952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.04

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