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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,152.79, 42,963.72 and 19,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,152.79, 42,963.72 and 19,044.10 is: 26,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,152.79 : 42,963.72 = 19,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,152.79/42,963.72 = 19,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,152.79x = 42,963.72 × 19,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,152.79x = 818,205,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,205,362.34/31,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,264.27

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