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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,443.69, 43,395.17 and 18,019.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,443.69, 43,395.17 and 18,019.29 is: 24,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,443.69 : 43,395.17 = 18,019.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,443.69/43,395.17 = 18,019.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,443.69x = 43,395.17 × 18,019.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,443.69x = 781,950,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,950,062.73/31,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.27

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