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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,430.96, 47,516.28 and 26,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,430.96, 47,516.28 and 26,966 is: 37,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,430.96 : 47,516.28 = 26,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,430.96/47,516.28 = 26,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,430.96x = 47,516.28 × 26,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,430.96x = 1,281,324,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,324,006.48/34,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,214.30

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