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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,241.69, 43,133.27 and 19,311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,241.69, 43,133.27 and 19,311.81 is: 26,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,241.69 : 43,133.27 = 19,311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,241.69/43,133.27 = 19,311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,241.69x = 43,133.27 × 19,311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,241.69x = 832,981,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,981,514.92/31,241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.50

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