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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.62, 52,554.96 and 26,715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.62, 52,554.96 and 26,715.12 is: 40,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.62 : 52,554.96 = 26,715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.62/52,554.96 = 26,715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.62x = 52,554.96 × 26,715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.62x = 1,404,012,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,012,063.00/35,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,042.99

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