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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,164.99, 47,136.74 and 26,972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,164.99, 47,136.74 and 26,972.19 is: 37,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,164.99 : 47,136.74 = 26,972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,164.99/47,136.74 = 26,972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,164.99x = 47,136.74 × 26,972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,164.99x = 1,271,380,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,380,972.40/34,164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,212.98

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