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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,240.78, 46,806.58 and 26,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,240.78, 46,806.58 and 26,009.41 is: 38,968.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,240.78 : 46,806.58 = 26,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,240.78/46,806.58 = 26,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,240.78x = 46,806.58 × 26,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,240.78x = 1,217,411,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,411,639.24/31,240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,968.67

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