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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,093.81, 42,865.98 and 26,294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,093.81, 42,865.98 and 26,294.47 is: 36,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,093.81 : 42,865.98 = 26,294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,093.81/42,865.98 = 26,294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,093.81x = 42,865.98 × 26,294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,093.81x = 1,127,138,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,138,278.71/31,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.61

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