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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.53, 35,617.19 and 26,076.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.53, 35,617.19 and 26,076.49 is: 35,504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.53 : 35,617.19 = 26,076.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.53/35,617.19 = 26,076.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.53x = 35,617.19 × 26,076.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.53x = 928,771,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,771,213.00/26,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,504.13

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