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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,026.64, 52,470.84 and 26,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,026.64, 52,470.84 and 26,271.44 is: 39,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,026.64 : 52,470.84 = 26,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,026.64/52,470.84 = 26,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,026.64x = 52,470.84 × 26,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,026.64x = 1,378,484,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,484,524.81/35,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,355.32

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