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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,975.12, 44,086.44 and 26,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,975.12, 44,086.44 and 26,290 is: 36,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,975.12 : 44,086.44 = 26,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,975.12/44,086.44 = 26,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,975.12x = 44,086.44 × 26,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,975.12x = 1,159,032,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,032,507.60/31,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.95

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