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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,951.59, 44,097.80 and 19,200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,951.59, 44,097.80 and 19,200.57 is: 26,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,951.59 : 44,097.80 = 19,200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,951.59/44,097.80 = 19,200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,951.59x = 44,097.80 × 19,200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,951.59x = 846,702,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,702,895.75/31,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.55

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