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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.93, 44,021.28 and 26,819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.93, 44,021.28 and 26,819.78 is: 37,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.93 : 44,021.28 = 26,819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.93/44,021.28 = 26,819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.93x = 44,021.28 × 26,819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.93x = 1,180,640,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,640,824.81/31,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,004.97

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