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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,237.74, 43,126.83 and 19,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,237.74, 43,126.83 and 19,317.06 is: 26,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,237.74 : 43,126.83 = 19,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,237.74/43,126.83 = 19,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,237.74x = 43,126.83 × 19,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,237.74x = 833,083,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,083,562.72/31,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.14

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