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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,083.23, 48,352.23 and 26,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,083.23, 48,352.23 and 26,565 is: 36,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,083.23 : 48,352.23 = 26,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,083.23/48,352.23 = 26,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,083.23x = 48,352.23 × 26,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,083.23x = 1,284,476,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,476,989.95/35,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,612.28

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