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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,990.40, 44,145.60 and 18,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,990.40, 44,145.60 and 18,552.80 is: 25,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,990.40 : 44,145.60 = 18,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,990.40/44,145.60 = 18,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,990.40x = 44,145.60 × 18,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,990.40x = 819,024,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,024,487.68/31,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.20

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