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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.85, 43,182.93 and 19,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.85, 43,182.93 and 19,966.33 is: 27,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.85 : 43,182.93 = 19,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.85/43,182.93 = 19,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.85x = 43,182.93 × 19,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.85x = 862,204,630.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,204,630.75/31,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,562.46

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