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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,098.40, 48,381.12 and 26,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,098.40, 48,381.12 and 26,131.64 is: 36,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,098.40 : 48,381.12 = 26,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,098.40/48,381.12 = 26,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,098.40x = 48,381.12 × 26,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,098.40x = 1,264,278,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,278,010.64/35,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,020.96

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