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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,151.85, 42,989.26 and 19,210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,151.85, 42,989.26 and 19,210.41 is: 26,510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,151.85 : 42,989.26 = 19,210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,151.85/42,989.26 = 19,210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,151.85x = 42,989.26 × 19,210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,151.85x = 825,841,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,841,310.20/31,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,510.19

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