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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.34, 43,021.89 and 19,241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.34, 43,021.89 and 19,241.19 is: 26,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.34 : 43,021.89 = 19,241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.34/43,021.89 = 19,241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.34x = 43,021.89 × 19,241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.34x = 827,792,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,792,359.65/31,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.58

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