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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,961.44, 44,106.89 and 19,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,961.44, 44,106.89 and 19,221.96 is: 26,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,961.44 : 44,106.89 = 19,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,961.44/44,106.89 = 19,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,961.44x = 44,106.89 × 19,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,961.44x = 847,820,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,820,875.30/31,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,526.37

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