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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.66, 44,104.83 and 18,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.66, 44,104.83 and 18,348.30 is: 25,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.66 : 44,104.83 = 18,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.66/44,104.83 = 18,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.66x = 44,104.83 × 18,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.66x = 809,248,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,248,431.76/31,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,320.15

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