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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.20, 52,972.20 and 26,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.20, 52,972.20 and 26,509.20 is: 39,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.20 : 52,972.20 = 26,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.20/52,972.20 = 26,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.20x = 52,972.20 × 26,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.20x = 1,404,250,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,250,644.24/35,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,828.76

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