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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,759.94, 43,728.93 and 26,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,759.94, 43,728.93 and 26,969.84 is: 37,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,759.94 : 43,728.93 = 26,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,759.94/43,728.93 = 26,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,759.94x = 43,728.93 × 26,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,759.94x = 1,179,362,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,362,245.47/31,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.64

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