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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,498.98, 43,466.97 and 19,562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,498.98, 43,466.97 and 19,562.07 is: 26,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,498.98 : 43,466.97 = 19,562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,498.98/43,466.97 = 19,562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,498.98x = 43,466.97 × 19,562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,498.98x = 850,303,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,303,909.83/31,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,994.65

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