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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,771.64, 48,006.96 and 26,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,771.64, 48,006.96 and 26,799.08 is: 36,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,771.64 : 48,006.96 = 26,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,771.64/48,006.96 = 26,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,771.64x = 48,006.96 × 26,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,771.64x = 1,286,542,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,542,361.60/34,771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.76

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