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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,145.28, 47,143.44 and 26,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,145.28, 47,143.44 and 26,173.44 is: 36,136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,145.28 : 47,143.44 = 26,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,145.28/47,143.44 = 26,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,145.28x = 47,143.44 × 26,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,145.28x = 1,233,905,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,905,998.23/34,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,136.94

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