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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,076.87, 48,343.48 and 26,558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,076.87, 48,343.48 and 26,558.59 is: 36,603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,076.87 : 48,343.48 = 26,558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,076.87/48,343.48 = 26,558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,076.87x = 48,343.48 × 26,558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,076.87x = 1,283,934,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,934,664.49/35,076.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,603.46

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