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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,905.84, 44,031.48 and 26,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,905.84, 44,031.48 and 26,591.76 is: 36,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,905.84 : 44,031.48 = 26,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,905.84/44,031.48 = 26,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,905.84x = 44,031.48 × 26,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,905.84x = 1,170,874,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,874,548.60/31,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,697.81

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