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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,022.64, 42,802.20 and 19,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,022.64, 42,802.20 and 19,087.92 is: 26,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,022.64 : 42,802.20 = 19,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,022.64/42,802.20 = 19,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,022.64x = 42,802.20 × 19,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,022.64x = 817,004,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,004,969.42/31,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.77

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