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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,869.08, 43,970.44 and 19,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,869.08, 43,970.44 and 19,114.28 is: 26,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,869.08 : 43,970.44 = 19,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,869.08/43,970.44 = 19,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,869.08x = 43,970.44 × 19,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,869.08x = 840,463,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,463,301.88/31,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.37

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