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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,307.36, 43,208.58 and 19,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,307.36, 43,208.58 and 19,374.54 is: 26,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,307.36 : 43,208.58 = 19,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,307.36/43,208.58 = 19,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,307.36x = 43,208.58 × 19,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,307.36x = 837,146,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,146,361.55/31,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,739.61

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