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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.48, 43,147.76 and 16,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.48, 43,147.76 and 16,926.26 is: 23,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.48 : 43,147.76 = 16,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.48/43,147.76 = 16,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.48x = 43,147.76 × 16,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.48x = 730,330,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,330,204.18/31,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,358.25

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