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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,729.41, 43,751.18 and 21,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,729.41, 43,751.18 and 21,663.14 is: 29,870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,729.41 : 43,751.18 = 21,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,729.41/43,751.18 = 21,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,729.41x = 43,751.18 × 21,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,729.41x = 947,787,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,787,610.43/31,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,870.95

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