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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,974.16, 44,122.98 and 18,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,974.16, 44,122.98 and 18,544.36 is: 25,590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,974.16 : 44,122.98 = 18,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,974.16/44,122.98 = 18,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,974.16x = 44,122.98 × 18,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,974.16x = 818,232,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,232,425.39/31,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.43

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