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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.66, 35,621.44 and 26,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.66, 35,621.44 and 26,079.62 is: 35,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.66 : 35,621.44 = 26,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.66/35,621.44 = 26,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.66x = 35,621.44 × 26,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.66x = 928,993,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,993,619.05/26,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,508.38

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