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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,473.62, 43,439.42 and 18,044.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,473.62, 43,439.42 and 18,044.96 is: 24,905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,473.62 : 43,439.42 = 18,044.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,473.62/43,439.42 = 18,044.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,473.62x = 43,439.42 × 18,044.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,473.62x = 783,862,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,862,614.70/31,473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.39

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