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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,124.79, 42,939.97 and 19,167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,124.79, 42,939.97 and 19,167.37 is: 26,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,124.79 : 42,939.97 = 19,167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,124.79/42,939.97 = 19,167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,124.79x = 42,939.97 × 19,167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,124.79x = 823,046,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,046,292.78/31,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.43

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