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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.71, 48,755.64 and 26,386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.71, 48,755.64 and 26,386.01 is: 36,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.71 : 48,755.64 = 26,386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.71/48,755.64 = 26,386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.71x = 48,755.64 × 26,386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.71x = 1,286,466,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,466,842.60/35,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,445.15

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