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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,284.07, 43,172.90 and 19,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,284.07, 43,172.90 and 19,019.46 is: 26,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,284.07 : 43,172.90 = 19,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,284.07/43,172.90 = 19,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,284.07x = 43,172.90 × 19,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,284.07x = 821,125,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,125,089.15/31,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,247.38

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