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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,332.62, 46,944.23 and 26,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,332.62, 46,944.23 and 26,101.25 is: 39,106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,332.62 : 46,944.23 = 26,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,332.62/46,944.23 = 26,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,332.62x = 46,944.23 × 26,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,332.62x = 1,225,302,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,302,718.06/31,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,106.29

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