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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.20, 52,897.80 and 26,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.20, 52,897.80 and 26,452.40 is: 39,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.20 : 52,897.80 = 26,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.20/52,897.80 = 26,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.20x = 52,897.80 × 26,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.20x = 1,399,273,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,273,764.72/35,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,678.60

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