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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,759.39, 43,727.97 and 26,969.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,759.39, 43,727.97 and 26,969.86 is: 37,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,759.39 : 43,727.97 = 26,969.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,759.39/43,727.97 = 26,969.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,759.39x = 43,727.97 × 26,969.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,759.39x = 1,179,337,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,337,228.98/31,759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.50

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