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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,968.56, 44,120.88 and 18,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,968.56, 44,120.88 and 18,361.95 is: 25,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,968.56 : 44,120.88 = 18,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,968.56/44,120.88 = 18,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,968.56x = 44,120.88 × 18,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,968.56x = 810,145,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,145,392.52/31,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.95

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