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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,109, 48,450.42 and 26,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,109, 48,450.42 and 26,164.26 is: 36,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,109 : 48,450.42 = 26,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,109/48,450.42 = 26,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,109x = 48,450.42 × 26,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,109x = 1,267,669,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,669,385.99/35,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,106.68

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