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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.06, 48,602.94 and 26,764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.06, 48,602.94 and 26,764.74 is: 36,906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.06 : 48,602.94 = 26,764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.06/48,602.94 = 26,764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.06x = 48,602.94 × 26,764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.06x = 1,300,845,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,845,052.34/35,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,906.48

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