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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,914.62, 44,048.85 and 19,168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,914.62, 44,048.85 and 19,168.39 is: 26,456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,914.62 : 44,048.85 = 19,168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,914.62/44,048.85 = 19,168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,914.62x = 44,048.85 × 19,168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,914.62x = 844,345,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,345,535.85/31,914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.39

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