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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013, 48,317.94 and 26,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013, 48,317.94 and 26,068.20 is: 35,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013 : 48,317.94 = 26,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013/48,317.94 = 26,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013x = 48,317.94 × 26,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013x = 1,259,561,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,561,723.51/35,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,974.12

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