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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,761.32, 43,801.97 and 19,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,761.32, 43,801.97 and 19,825.76 is: 27,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,761.32 : 43,801.97 = 19,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,761.32/43,801.97 = 19,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,761.32x = 43,801.97 × 19,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,761.32x = 868,407,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,407,355.12/31,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,341.67

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