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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.76, 52,805.52 and 26,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.76, 52,805.52 and 26,846.64 is: 40,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.76 : 52,805.52 = 26,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.76/52,805.52 = 26,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.76x = 52,805.52 × 26,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.76x = 1,417,650,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,650,785.45/35,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,237.86

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