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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,834, 43,935.78 and 19,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,834, 43,935.78 and 19,266.04 is: 26,590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,834 : 43,935.78 = 19,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,834/43,935.78 = 19,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,834x = 43,935.78 × 19,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,834x = 846,468,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,468,494.91/31,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,590.08

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