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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,922.08, 47,817.84 and 26,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,922.08, 47,817.84 and 26,020 is: 38,976.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,922.08 : 47,817.84 = 26,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,922.08/47,817.84 = 26,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,922.08x = 47,817.84 × 26,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,922.08x = 1,244,220,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,220,196.80/31,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,976.79

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