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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,292.09, 43,188.76 and 19,965.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,292.09, 43,188.76 and 19,965.10 is: 27,555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,292.09 : 43,188.76 = 19,965.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,292.09/43,188.76 = 19,965.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,292.09x = 43,188.76 × 19,965.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,292.09x = 862,267,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,267,959.89/31,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,555.46

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