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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,940.63, 48,232.56 and 26,445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,940.63, 48,232.56 and 26,445.13 is: 36,505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,940.63 : 48,232.56 = 26,445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,940.63/48,232.56 = 26,445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,940.63x = 48,232.56 × 26,445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,940.63x = 1,275,516,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,516,319.43/34,940.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,505.25

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