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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,270.79, 43,161.29 and 19,326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,270.79, 43,161.29 and 19,326.94 is: 26,675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,270.79 : 43,161.29 = 19,326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,270.79/43,161.29 = 19,326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,270.79x = 43,161.29 × 19,326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,270.79x = 834,175,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,175,530.09/31,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.87

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