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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,026.76, 42,797.73 and 27,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,026.76, 42,797.73 and 27,057.40 is: 37,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,026.76 : 42,797.73 = 27,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,026.76/42,797.73 = 27,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,026.76x = 42,797.73 × 27,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,026.76x = 1,157,995,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,995,299.70/31,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,322.47

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