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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,437.96, 47,525.94 and 26,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,437.96, 47,525.94 and 26,973 is: 37,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,437.96 : 47,525.94 = 26,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,437.96/47,525.94 = 26,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,437.96x = 47,525.94 × 26,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,437.96x = 1,281,917,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,917,179.62/34,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,223.96

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