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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.23, 48,359.13 and 26,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.23, 48,359.13 and 26,570 is: 36,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.23 : 48,359.13 = 26,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.23/48,359.13 = 26,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.23x = 48,359.13 × 26,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.23x = 1,284,902,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,902,084.10/35,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,619.18

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