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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,965.78, 48,272.34 and 26,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,965.78, 48,272.34 and 26,773.86 is: 36,962.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,965.78 : 48,272.34 = 26,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,965.78/48,272.34 = 26,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,965.78x = 48,272.34 × 26,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,965.78x = 1,292,436,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,436,873.03/34,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,962.91

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