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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,075.59, 42,887.31 and 19,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,075.59, 42,887.31 and 19,145.91 is: 26,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,075.59 : 42,887.31 = 19,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,075.59/42,887.31 = 19,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,075.59x = 42,887.31 × 19,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,075.59x = 821,116,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,116,577.40/31,075.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.20

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