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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,198.76, 47,213.92 and 26,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,198.76, 47,213.92 and 26,068.59 is: 35,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,198.76 : 47,213.92 = 26,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,198.76/47,213.92 = 26,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,198.76x = 47,213.92 × 26,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,198.76x = 1,230,800,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,800,021.53/34,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,989.61

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