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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,769.20, 43,712.76 and 26,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,769.20, 43,712.76 and 26,083 is: 35,888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,769.20 : 43,712.76 = 26,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,769.20/43,712.76 = 26,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,769.20x = 43,712.76 × 26,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,769.20x = 1,140,159,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,159,919.08/31,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,888.85

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