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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,094.91, 42,917.89 and 19,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,094.91, 42,917.89 and 19,762.20 is: 27,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,094.91 : 42,917.89 = 19,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,094.91/42,917.89 = 19,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,094.91x = 42,917.89 × 19,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,094.91x = 848,151,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,151,711.17/31,094.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,276.23

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