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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,023.83, 51,036.89 and 26,138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,023.83, 51,036.89 and 26,138.33 is: 39,208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,023.83 : 51,036.89 = 26,138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,023.83/51,036.89 = 26,138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,023.83x = 51,036.89 × 26,138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,023.83x = 1,334,018,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,018,687.12/34,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,208.37

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