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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,840.08, 43,926.48 and 19,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,840.08, 43,926.48 and 19,242.96 is: 26,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,840.08 : 43,926.48 = 19,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,840.08/43,926.48 = 19,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,840.08x = 43,926.48 × 19,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,840.08x = 845,275,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,275,497.58/31,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,547.53

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