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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.62, 52,557.96 and 26,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.62, 52,557.96 and 26,717.12 is: 40,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.62 : 52,557.96 = 26,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.62/52,557.96 = 26,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.62x = 52,557.96 × 26,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.62x = 1,404,197,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,197,324.28/35,064.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,045.99

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