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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,369.14, 43,247.52 and 26,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,369.14, 43,247.52 and 26,873.64 is: 37,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,369.14 : 43,247.52 = 26,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,369.14/43,247.52 = 26,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,369.14x = 43,247.52 × 26,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,369.14x = 1,162,218,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,218,283.37/31,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,049.73

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