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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,569.06, 47,344.17 and 26,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,569.06, 47,344.17 and 26,008.62 is: 39,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,569.06 : 47,344.17 = 26,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,569.06/47,344.17 = 26,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,569.06x = 47,344.17 × 26,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,569.06x = 1,231,356,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,356,526.75/31,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,005.17

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