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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,592.98, 43,607.97 and 19,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,592.98, 43,607.97 and 19,497.16 is: 26,912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,592.98 : 43,607.97 = 19,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,592.98/43,607.97 = 19,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,592.98x = 43,607.97 × 19,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,592.98x = 850,231,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,231,470.88/31,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,912.04

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