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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,939.63, 48,231.18 and 26,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,939.63, 48,231.18 and 26,444.13 is: 36,503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,939.63 : 48,231.18 = 26,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,939.63/48,231.18 = 26,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,939.63x = 48,231.18 × 26,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,939.63x = 1,275,431,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,431,418.93/34,939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,503.86

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