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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.82, 52,354.98 and 26,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.82, 52,354.98 and 26,131.32 is: 39,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.82 : 52,354.98 = 26,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.82/52,354.98 = 26,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.82x = 52,354.98 × 26,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.82x = 1,368,104,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,104,735.97/35,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,077.74

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