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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,966, 44,116.36 and 19,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,966, 44,116.36 and 19,223.36 is: 26,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,966 : 44,116.36 = 19,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,966/44,116.36 = 19,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,966x = 44,116.36 × 19,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,966x = 848,064,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,064,670.17/31,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,530.21

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