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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,165.58, 43,053.99 and 26,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,165.58, 43,053.99 and 26,966.54 is: 37,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,165.58 : 43,053.99 = 26,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,165.58/43,053.99 = 26,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,165.58x = 43,053.99 × 26,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,165.58x = 1,161,017,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,017,143.49/31,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,253.19

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