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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.52, 48,752.96 and 26,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.52, 48,752.96 and 26,244.34 is: 36,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.52 : 48,752.96 = 26,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.52/48,752.96 = 26,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.52x = 48,752.96 × 26,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.52x = 1,279,489,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,489,005.14/35,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,264.10

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