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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,291.54, 51,436.94 and 26,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,291.54, 51,436.94 and 26,022.34 is: 39,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,291.54 : 51,436.94 = 26,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,291.54/51,436.94 = 26,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,291.54x = 51,436.94 × 26,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,291.54x = 1,338,509,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,509,541.24/34,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,033.23

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