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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,074.26, 31,865.85 and 19,881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,074.26, 31,865.85 and 19,881.06 is: 27,456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,074.26 : 31,865.85 = 19,881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,074.26/31,865.85 = 19,881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,074.26x = 31,865.85 × 19,881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,074.26x = 633,526,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,526,875.80/23,074.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,456.00

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