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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,864.46, 47,741.40 and 19,358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,864.46, 47,741.40 and 19,358.19 is: 29,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,864.46 : 47,741.40 = 19,358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,864.46/47,741.40 = 19,358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,864.46x = 47,741.40 × 19,358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,864.46x = 924,187,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,187,092.07/31,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.70

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