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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,958.81, 44,106.44 and 19,216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,958.81, 44,106.44 and 19,216.15 is: 26,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,958.81 : 44,106.44 = 19,216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,958.81/44,106.44 = 19,216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,958.81x = 44,106.44 × 19,216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,958.81x = 847,555,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,555,967.01/31,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,520.26

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