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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,069.59, 42,879.02 and 19,139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,069.59, 42,879.02 and 19,139.91 is: 26,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,069.59 : 42,879.02 = 19,139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,069.59/42,879.02 = 19,139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,069.59x = 42,879.02 × 19,139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,069.59x = 820,700,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,700,487.99/31,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.91

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