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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,996.88, 44,163.60 and 19,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,996.88, 44,163.60 and 19,432.16 is: 26,821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,996.88 : 44,163.60 = 19,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,996.88/44,163.60 = 19,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,996.88x = 44,163.60 × 19,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,996.88x = 858,194,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,194,141.38/31,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,821.18

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