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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.08, 52,695.72 and 26,810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.08, 52,695.72 and 26,810.52 is: 40,180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.08 : 52,695.72 = 26,810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.08/52,695.72 = 26,810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.08x = 52,695.72 × 26,810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.08x = 1,412,799,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,799,654.97/35,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,180.78

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