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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,373.91, 43,274.13 and 26,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,373.91, 43,274.13 and 26,625.48 is: 36,724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,373.91 : 43,274.13 = 26,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,373.91/43,274.13 = 26,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,373.91x = 43,274.13 × 26,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,373.91x = 1,152,194,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,194,482.83/31,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,724.61

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