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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,713.56, 43,773.72 and 19,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,713.56, 43,773.72 and 19,139.12 is: 26,417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,713.56 : 43,773.72 = 19,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,713.56/43,773.72 = 19,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,713.56x = 43,773.72 × 19,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,713.56x = 837,790,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,790,479.93/31,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.42

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