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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,336.97, 43,220.58 and 19,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,336.97, 43,220.58 and 19,406.93 is: 26,766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,336.97 : 43,220.58 = 19,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,336.97/43,220.58 = 19,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,336.97x = 43,220.58 × 19,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,336.97x = 838,778,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,778,770.62/31,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,766.43

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