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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,075.87, 48,342.11 and 26,557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,075.87, 48,342.11 and 26,557.59 is: 36,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,075.87 : 48,342.11 = 26,557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,075.87/48,342.11 = 26,557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,075.87x = 48,342.11 × 26,557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,075.87x = 1,283,849,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,849,804.33/35,075.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,602.09

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