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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,607.16, 43,626.56 and 19,663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,607.16, 43,626.56 and 19,663.37 is: 27,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,607.16 : 43,626.56 = 19,663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,607.16/43,626.56 = 19,663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,607.16x = 43,626.56 × 19,663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,607.16x = 857,845,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,845,191.11/31,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,140.85

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