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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,967.97, 44,114.93 and 18,538.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,967.97, 44,114.93 and 18,538.37 is: 25,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,967.97 : 44,114.93 = 18,538.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,967.97/44,114.93 = 18,538.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,967.97x = 44,114.93 × 18,538.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,967.97x = 817,818,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,818,816.55/31,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.45

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