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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,259.34, 43,126.25 and 19,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,259.34, 43,126.25 and 19,926.23 is: 27,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,259.34 : 43,126.25 = 19,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,259.34/43,126.25 = 19,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,259.34x = 43,126.25 × 19,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,259.34x = 859,343,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,343,261.28/31,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,490.77

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