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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,035.31, 48,336.09 and 26,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,035.31, 48,336.09 and 26,971.44 is: 37,210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,035.31 : 48,336.09 = 26,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,035.31/48,336.09 = 26,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,035.31x = 48,336.09 × 26,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,035.31x = 1,303,693,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,693,951.27/35,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,210.86

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