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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.99, 48,335.62 and 26,971.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.99, 48,335.62 and 26,971.11 is: 37,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.99 : 48,335.62 = 26,971.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.99/48,335.62 = 26,971.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.99x = 48,335.62 × 26,971.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.99x = 1,303,665,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,665,323.94/35,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,210.38

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