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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,917.68, 44,005.22 and 26,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,917.68, 44,005.22 and 26,153.70 is: 36,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,917.68 : 44,005.22 = 26,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,917.68/44,005.22 = 26,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,917.68x = 44,005.22 × 26,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,917.68x = 1,150,899,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,899,387.70/31,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.37

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