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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.80, 52,886.70 and 26,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.80, 52,886.70 and 26,963.40 is: 40,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.80 : 52,886.70 = 26,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.80/52,886.70 = 26,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.80x = 52,886.70 × 26,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.80x = 1,426,005,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,005,246.78/35,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,445.10

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