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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,162.59, 46,785.39 and 26,512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,162.59, 46,785.39 and 26,512.48 is: 39,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,162.59 : 46,785.39 = 26,512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,162.59/46,785.39 = 26,512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,162.59x = 46,785.39 × 26,512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,162.59x = 1,240,396,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,396,350.18/31,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,804.03

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