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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.01, 46,936.42 and 26,866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.01, 46,936.42 and 26,866.54 is: 37,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.01 : 46,936.42 = 26,866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.01/46,936.42 = 26,866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.01x = 46,936.42 × 26,866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.01x = 1,261,019,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,019,205.39/34,049.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,035.41

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