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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,826.88, 47,790.96 and 26,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,826.88, 47,790.96 and 26,268 is: 39,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,826.88 : 47,790.96 = 26,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,826.88/47,790.96 = 26,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,826.88x = 47,790.96 × 26,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,826.88x = 1,255,372,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,372,937.28/31,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,443.80

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