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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.74, 52,637.34 and 26,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.74, 52,637.34 and 26,892.14 is: 40,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.74 : 52,637.34 = 26,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.74/52,637.34 = 26,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.74x = 52,637.34 × 26,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.74x = 1,415,530,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,530,582.05/35,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,149.22

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