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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,261.71, 47,244.80 and 26,694.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,261.71, 47,244.80 and 26,694.63 is: 36,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,261.71 : 47,244.80 = 26,694.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,261.71/47,244.80 = 26,694.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,261.71x = 47,244.80 × 26,694.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,261.71x = 1,261,182,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,182,321.95/34,261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,810.26

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