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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.81, 44,131.67 and 18,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.81, 44,131.67 and 18,553.28 is: 25,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.81 : 44,131.67 = 18,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.81/44,131.67 = 18,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.81x = 44,131.67 × 18,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.81x = 818,787,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,787,230.38/31,989.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.25

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