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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,108.80, 42,930.96 and 19,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,108.80, 42,930.96 and 19,011.24 is: 26,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,108.80 : 42,930.96 = 19,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,108.80/42,930.96 = 19,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,108.80x = 42,930.96 × 19,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,108.80x = 816,170,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,170,783.99/31,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,236.01

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