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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,255.72, 46,828.91 and 26,024.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,255.72, 46,828.91 and 26,024.36 is: 38,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,255.72 : 46,828.91 = 26,024.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,255.72/46,828.91 = 26,024.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,255.72x = 46,828.91 × 26,024.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,255.72x = 1,218,692,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,692,594.38/31,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,991.03

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