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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,849.06, 43,955.85 and 19,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,849.06, 43,955.85 and 19,274.02 is: 26,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,849.06 : 43,955.85 = 19,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,849.06/43,955.85 = 19,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,849.06x = 43,955.85 × 19,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,849.06x = 847,205,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,205,932.02/31,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.66

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