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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,045.95, 42,851.66 and 19,119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,045.95, 42,851.66 and 19,119.29 is: 26,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,045.95 : 42,851.66 = 19,119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,045.95/42,851.66 = 19,119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,045.95x = 42,851.66 × 19,119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,045.95x = 819,293,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,293,004.67/31,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.69

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