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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,588.31, 43,597.44 and 18,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,588.31, 43,597.44 and 18,842.29 is: 26,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,588.31 : 43,597.44 = 18,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,588.31/43,597.44 = 18,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,588.31x = 43,597.44 × 18,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,588.31x = 821,475,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,475,498.74/31,588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.68

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