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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,779.96, 43,856.98 and 19,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,779.96, 43,856.98 and 19,033.72 is: 26,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,779.96 : 43,856.98 = 19,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,779.96/43,856.98 = 19,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,779.96x = 43,856.98 × 19,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,779.96x = 834,761,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,761,477.37/31,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,266.91

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