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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.69, 48,335.23 and 26,970.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.69, 48,335.23 and 26,970.81 is: 37,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.69 : 48,335.23 = 26,970.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.69/48,335.23 = 26,970.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.69x = 48,335.23 × 26,970.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.69x = 1,303,640,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,640,169.78/35,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.99

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