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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.74, 48,668.64 and 26,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.74, 48,668.64 and 26,782.50 is: 36,917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.74 : 48,668.64 = 26,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.74/48,668.64 = 26,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.74x = 48,668.64 × 26,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.74x = 1,303,467,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,467,850.80/35,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,917.34

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