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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,251.32, 47,223.81 and 26,194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,251.32, 47,223.81 and 26,194.86 is: 36,116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,251.32 : 47,223.81 = 26,194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,251.32/47,223.81 = 26,194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,251.32x = 47,223.81 × 26,194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,251.32x = 1,237,021,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,021,091.62/34,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.01

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