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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,863.38, 43,982.39 and 19,288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,863.38, 43,982.39 and 19,288.13 is: 26,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,863.38 : 43,982.39 = 19,288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,863.38/43,982.39 = 19,288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,863.38x = 43,982.39 × 19,288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,863.38x = 848,337,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,337,884.34/31,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.23

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