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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,875.08, 43,975.86 and 19,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,875.08, 43,975.86 and 19,295.24 is: 26,620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,875.08 : 43,975.86 = 19,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,875.08/43,975.86 = 19,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,875.08x = 43,975.86 × 19,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,875.08x = 848,524,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,524,772.91/31,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,620.32

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