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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,089.54, 46,986.12 and 26,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,089.54, 46,986.12 and 26,114.28 is: 35,993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,089.54 : 46,986.12 = 26,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,089.54/46,986.12 = 26,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,089.54x = 46,986.12 × 26,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,089.54x = 1,227,008,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,008,693.79/34,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,993.70

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