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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,792.54, 43,860 and 19,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,792.54, 43,860 and 19,210 is: 26,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,792.54 : 43,860 = 19,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,792.54/43,860 = 19,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,792.54x = 43,860 × 19,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,792.54x = 842,550,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,550,600/31,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.52

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