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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,247.04, 43,121.16 and 19,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,247.04, 43,121.16 and 19,307.64 is: 26,644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,247.04 : 43,121.16 = 19,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,247.04/43,121.16 = 19,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,247.04x = 43,121.16 × 19,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,247.04x = 832,567,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,567,833.66/31,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.69

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