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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,104.06, 42,924.42 and 19,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,104.06, 42,924.42 and 19,175.28 is: 26,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,104.06 : 42,924.42 = 19,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,104.06/42,924.42 = 19,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,104.06x = 42,924.42 × 19,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,104.06x = 823,087,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,087,772.34/31,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.39

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