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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,267.82, 43,156.29 and 19,934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,267.82, 43,156.29 and 19,934.71 is: 27,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,267.82 : 43,156.29 = 19,934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,267.82/43,156.29 = 19,934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,267.82x = 43,156.29 × 19,934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,267.82x = 860,308,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,308,092.69/31,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,514.17

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