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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,274.54, 43,165.56 and 19,941.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,274.54, 43,165.56 and 19,941.42 is: 27,523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,274.54 : 43,165.56 = 19,941.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,274.54/43,165.56 = 19,941.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,274.54x = 43,165.56 × 19,941.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,274.54x = 860,782,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,782,561.50/31,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,523.43

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