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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,958.25, 48,244.41 and 26,328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,958.25, 48,244.41 and 26,328.98 is: 36,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,958.25 : 48,244.41 = 26,328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,958.25/48,244.41 = 26,328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,958.25x = 48,244.41 × 26,328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,958.25x = 1,270,226,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,226,226.61/34,958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,335.52

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