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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,557, 47,694.42 and 26,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,557, 47,694.42 and 26,158.92 is: 36,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,557 : 47,694.42 = 26,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,557/47,694.42 = 26,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,557x = 47,694.42 × 26,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,557x = 1,247,634,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,634,517.23/34,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,103.67

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