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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,263.96, 47,247.90 and 26,696.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,263.96, 47,247.90 and 26,696.88 is: 36,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,263.96 : 47,247.90 = 26,696.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,263.96/47,247.90 = 26,696.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,263.96x = 47,247.90 × 26,696.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,263.96x = 1,261,371,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,371,516.55/34,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,813.36

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