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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,347.73, 46,966.91 and 26,116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,347.73, 46,966.91 and 26,116.34 is: 39,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,347.73 : 46,966.91 = 26,116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,347.73/46,966.91 = 26,116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,347.73x = 46,966.91 × 26,116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,347.73x = 1,226,603,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,603,790.31/31,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,128.96

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