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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012, 48,316.56 and 26,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012, 48,316.56 and 26,067.20 is: 35,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012 : 48,316.56 = 26,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012/48,316.56 = 26,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012x = 48,316.56 × 26,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012x = 1,259,477,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,477,432.83/35,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,972.74

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