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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,511.58, 43,486.98 and 18,085.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,511.58, 43,486.98 and 18,085.29 is: 24,958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,511.58 : 43,486.98 = 18,085.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,511.58/43,486.98 = 18,085.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,511.58x = 43,486.98 × 18,085.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,511.58x = 786,474,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,474,644.52/31,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.27

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