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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.23, 52,349.73 and 26,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.23, 52,349.73 and 26,127.82 is: 39,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.23 : 52,349.73 = 26,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.23/52,349.73 = 26,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.23x = 52,349.73 × 26,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.23x = 1,367,784,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,784,322.49/35,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,072.60

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