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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,119.54, 42,948.83 and 19,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,119.54, 42,948.83 and 19,017.54 is: 26,246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,119.54 : 42,948.83 = 19,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,119.54/42,948.83 = 19,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,119.54x = 42,948.83 × 19,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,119.54x = 816,781,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,781,092.48/31,119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,246.57

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