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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,870.18, 43,962.91 and 19,119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,870.18, 43,962.91 and 19,119.97 is: 26,374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,870.18 : 43,962.91 = 19,119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,870.18/43,962.91 = 19,119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,870.18x = 43,962.91 × 19,119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,870.18x = 840,569,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,569,520.31/31,870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,374.80

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