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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,075.72, 42,887.48 and 19,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,075.72, 42,887.48 and 19,146.04 is: 26,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,075.72 : 42,887.48 = 19,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,075.72/42,887.48 = 19,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,075.72x = 42,887.48 × 19,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,075.72x = 821,125,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,125,407.58/31,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.38

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