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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,968, 44,119.12 and 19,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,968, 44,119.12 and 19,225.36 is: 26,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,968 : 44,119.12 = 19,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,968/44,119.12 = 19,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,968x = 44,119.12 × 19,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,968x = 848,205,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,205,964.88/31,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,532.97

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