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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,594, 51,756.08 and 26,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,594, 51,756.08 and 26,298 is: 39,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,594 : 51,756.08 = 26,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,594/51,756.08 = 26,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,594x = 51,756.08 × 26,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,594x = 1,361,081,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,081,391.84/34,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,344.44

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