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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,477.41, 47,281.73 and 26,556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,477.41, 47,281.73 and 26,556.66 is: 39,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,477.41 : 47,281.73 = 26,556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,477.41/47,281.73 = 26,556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,477.41x = 47,281.73 × 26,556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,477.41x = 1,255,644,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,644,695.04/31,477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,890.34

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