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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,644.68, 43,674.39 and 19,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,644.68, 43,674.39 and 19,711.86 is: 27,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,644.68 : 43,674.39 = 19,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,644.68/43,674.39 = 19,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,644.68x = 43,674.39 × 19,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,644.68x = 860,903,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,903,297.49/31,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.31

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