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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,262.46, 47,245.83 and 26,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,262.46, 47,245.83 and 26,695.38 is: 36,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,262.46 : 47,245.83 = 26,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,262.46/47,245.83 = 26,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,262.46x = 47,245.83 × 26,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,262.46x = 1,261,245,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,245,385.27/34,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,811.29

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