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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.88, 43,145.59 and 19,939.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.88, 43,145.59 and 19,939.22 is: 27,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.88 : 43,145.59 = 19,939.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.88/43,145.59 = 19,939.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.88x = 43,145.59 × 19,939.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.88x = 860,289,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,289,411.04/31,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,524.96

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