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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,966.67, 44,114.16 and 18,545.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,966.67, 44,114.16 and 18,545.85 is: 25,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,966.67 : 44,114.16 = 18,545.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,966.67/44,114.16 = 18,545.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,966.67x = 44,114.16 × 18,545.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,966.67x = 818,134,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,134,594.24/31,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.37

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