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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,229.46, 43,110.72 and 19,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,229.46, 43,110.72 and 19,914.14 is: 27,490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,229.46 : 43,110.72 = 19,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,229.46/43,110.72 = 19,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,229.46x = 43,110.72 × 19,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,229.46x = 858,512,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,512,913.58/31,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,490.48

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