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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,674.62, 43,717.66 and 26,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,674.62, 43,717.66 and 26,364.26 is: 36,388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,674.62 : 43,717.66 = 26,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,674.62/43,717.66 = 26,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,674.62x = 43,717.66 × 26,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,674.62x = 1,152,583,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,583,754.83/31,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,388.24

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