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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.80, 52,882.20 and 26,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.80, 52,882.20 and 26,960.40 is: 40,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.80 : 52,882.20 = 26,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.80/52,882.20 = 26,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.80x = 52,882.20 × 26,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.80x = 1,425,725,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,725,264.88/35,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,440.60

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