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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,084.73, 48,354.30 and 26,566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,084.73, 48,354.30 and 26,566.50 is: 36,614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,084.73 : 48,354.30 = 26,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,084.73/48,354.30 = 26,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,084.73x = 48,354.30 × 26,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,084.73x = 1,284,604,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,604,510.95/35,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,614.35

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