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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,710.76, 47,922.42 and 26,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,710.76, 47,922.42 and 26,737.48 is: 36,914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,710.76 : 47,922.42 = 26,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,710.76/47,922.42 = 26,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,710.76x = 47,922.42 × 26,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,710.76x = 1,281,324,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,324,746.30/34,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,914.34

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