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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.69, 48,555.12 and 26,686.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.69, 48,555.12 and 26,686.95 is: 36,818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.69 : 48,555.12 = 26,686.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.69/48,555.12 = 26,686.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.69x = 48,555.12 × 26,686.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.69x = 1,295,788,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,788,059.68/35,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,818.76

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