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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,666.85, 43,611.51 and 26,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,666.85, 43,611.51 and 26,313.26 is: 36,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,666.85 : 43,611.51 = 26,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,666.85/43,611.51 = 26,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,666.85x = 43,611.51 × 26,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,666.85x = 1,147,560,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,560,882.24/31,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.56

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