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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,258.70, 52,974.45 and 26,510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,258.70, 52,974.45 and 26,510.70 is: 39,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,258.70 : 52,974.45 = 26,510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,258.70/52,974.45 = 26,510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,258.70x = 52,974.45 × 26,510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,258.70x = 1,404,389,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,389,751.62/35,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,831.01

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