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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,709.68, 43,759.68 and 19,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,709.68, 43,759.68 and 19,132 is: 26,402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,709.68 : 43,759.68 = 19,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,709.68/43,759.68 = 19,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,709.68x = 43,759.68 × 19,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,709.68x = 837,210,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,210,197.76/31,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.35

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