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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,185.08, 52,731.72 and 26,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,185.08, 52,731.72 and 26,834.52 is: 40,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,185.08 : 52,731.72 = 26,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,185.08/52,731.72 = 26,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,185.08x = 52,731.72 × 26,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,185.08x = 1,415,030,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,030,394.97/35,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,216.77

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