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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,158.39, 43,003.52 and 19,816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,158.39, 43,003.52 and 19,816.06 is: 27,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,158.39 : 43,003.52 = 19,816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,158.39/43,003.52 = 19,816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,158.39x = 43,003.52 × 19,816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,158.39x = 852,160,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,160,332.53/31,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,349.31

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