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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,744.86, 43,806.87 and 19,167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,744.86, 43,806.87 and 19,167.42 is: 26,450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,744.86 : 43,806.87 = 19,167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,744.86/43,806.87 = 19,167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,744.86x = 43,806.87 × 19,167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,744.86x = 839,664,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,664,676.18/31,744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,450.41

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