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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,213.68, 43,097.44 and 19,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,213.68, 43,097.44 and 19,293.36 is: 26,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,213.68 : 43,097.44 = 19,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,213.68/43,097.44 = 19,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,213.68x = 43,097.44 × 19,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,213.68x = 831,494,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,494,425.00/31,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.78

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