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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.14, 52,914.50 and 26,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.14, 52,914.50 and 26,533.80 is: 39,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.14 : 52,914.50 = 26,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.14/52,914.50 = 26,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.14x = 52,914.50 × 26,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.14x = 1,404,022,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,022,726.93/35,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,763.72

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