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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.58, 52,915.16 and 26,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.58, 52,915.16 and 26,534.24 is: 39,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.58 : 52,915.16 = 26,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.58/52,915.16 = 26,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.58x = 52,915.16 × 26,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.58x = 1,404,063,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,063,422.41/35,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,764.38

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