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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,729.69, 43,785.47 and 18,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,729.69, 43,785.47 and 18,989.88 is: 26,205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,729.69 : 43,785.47 = 18,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,729.69/43,785.47 = 18,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,729.69x = 43,785.47 × 18,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,729.69x = 831,480,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,480,507.17/31,729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.13

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