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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,365.32, 43,292.43 and 19,421.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,365.32, 43,292.43 and 19,421.87 is: 26,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,365.32 : 43,292.43 = 19,421.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,365.32/43,292.43 = 19,421.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,365.32x = 43,292.43 × 19,421.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,365.32x = 840,819,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,819,947.44/31,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.31

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