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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,261.84, 43,129.69 and 19,928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,261.84, 43,129.69 and 19,928.73 is: 27,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,261.84 : 43,129.69 = 19,928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,261.84/43,129.69 = 19,928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,261.84x = 43,129.69 × 19,928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,261.84x = 859,519,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,519,946.99/31,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,494.22

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