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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,908.39, 44,038.53 and 19,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,908.39, 44,038.53 and 19,168.67 is: 26,455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,908.39 : 44,038.53 = 19,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,908.39/44,038.53 = 19,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,908.39x = 44,038.53 × 19,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,908.39x = 844,159,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,159,828.66/31,908.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.73

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