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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,619.62, 43,639.73 and 19,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,619.62, 43,639.73 and 19,686.70 is: 27,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,619.62 : 43,639.73 = 19,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,619.62/43,639.73 = 19,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,619.62x = 43,639.73 × 19,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,619.62x = 859,122,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,122,272.59/31,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.54

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