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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,174.83, 43,066.80 and 26,975.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,174.83, 43,066.80 and 26,975.79 is: 37,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,174.83 : 43,066.80 = 26,975.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,174.83/43,066.80 = 26,975.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,174.83x = 43,066.80 × 26,975.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,174.83x = 1,161,760,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,760,952.77/31,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,265.99

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