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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,362.60, 46,989.09 and 26,131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,362.60, 46,989.09 and 26,131.22 is: 39,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,362.60 : 46,989.09 = 26,131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,362.60/46,989.09 = 26,131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,362.60x = 46,989.09 × 26,131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,362.60x = 1,227,882,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,882,013.44/31,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,151.15

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