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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,240.69, 43,131.89 and 19,310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,240.69, 43,131.89 and 19,310.81 is: 26,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,240.69 : 43,131.89 = 19,310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,240.69/43,131.89 = 19,310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,240.69x = 43,131.89 × 19,310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,240.69x = 832,911,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,911,565.35/31,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.12

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