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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,240.98, 43,112.70 and 19,908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,240.98, 43,112.70 and 19,908.09 is: 27,473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,240.98 : 43,112.70 = 19,908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,240.98/43,112.70 = 19,908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,240.98x = 43,112.70 × 19,908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,240.98x = 858,291,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,291,511.74/31,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,473.26

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