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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,241.78, 46,808.08 and 26,010.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,241.78, 46,808.08 and 26,010.41 is: 38,970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,241.78 : 46,808.08 = 26,010.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,241.78/46,808.08 = 26,010.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,241.78x = 46,808.08 × 26,010.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,241.78x = 1,217,497,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,497,352.11/31,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,970.17

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