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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,858.59, 43,958.12 and 19,121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,858.59, 43,958.12 and 19,121.07 is: 26,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,858.59 : 43,958.12 = 19,121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,858.59/43,958.12 = 19,121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,858.59x = 43,958.12 × 19,121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,858.59x = 840,526,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,526,193.98/31,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.03

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