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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,709.84, 43,759.47 and 18,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,709.84, 43,759.47 and 18,281.03 is: 25,227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,709.84 : 43,759.47 = 18,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,709.84/43,759.47 = 18,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,709.84x = 43,759.47 × 18,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,709.84x = 799,968,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,968,183.85/31,709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.76

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