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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,259.61, 43,133.63 and 18,988.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,259.61, 43,133.63 and 18,988.65 is: 26,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,259.61 : 43,133.63 = 18,988.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,259.61/43,133.63 = 18,988.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,259.61x = 43,133.63 × 18,988.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,259.61x = 819,049,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,049,308.36/31,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,201.52

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