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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,664.52, 43,692.62 and 26,903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,664.52, 43,692.62 and 26,903.75 is: 37,123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,664.52 : 43,692.62 = 26,903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,664.52/43,692.62 = 26,903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,664.52x = 43,692.62 × 26,903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,664.52x = 1,175,494,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,494,972.34/31,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,123.41

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