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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.38, 44,165.67 and 19,433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.38, 44,165.67 and 19,433.66 is: 26,823.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.38 : 44,165.67 = 19,433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.38/44,165.67 = 19,433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.38x = 44,165.67 × 19,433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.38x = 858,300,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,300,614.45/31,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,823.25

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