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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,285.99, 43,175.55 and 19,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,285.99, 43,175.55 and 19,021.38 is: 26,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,285.99 : 43,175.55 = 19,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,285.99/43,175.55 = 19,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,285.99x = 43,175.55 × 19,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,285.99x = 821,258,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,258,543.26/31,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,250.04

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