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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,792.34, 52,190.33 and 26,485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,792.34, 52,190.33 and 26,485.38 is: 39,729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,792.34 : 52,190.33 = 26,485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,792.34/52,190.33 = 26,485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,792.34x = 52,190.33 × 26,485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,792.34x = 1,382,280,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,280,589.95/34,792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,729.46

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