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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,965.98, 48,276.90 and 26,885.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,965.98, 48,276.90 and 26,885.42 is: 37,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,965.98 : 48,276.90 = 26,885.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,965.98/48,276.90 = 26,885.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,965.98x = 48,276.90 × 26,885.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,965.98x = 1,297,944,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,944,732.80/34,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,120.22

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