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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.16, 47,248.14 and 27,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.16, 47,248.14 and 27,875.26 is: 38,436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.16 : 47,248.14 = 27,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.16/47,248.14 = 27,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.16x = 47,248.14 × 27,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.16x = 1,317,054,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,054,187.02/34,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,436.00

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