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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.39, 48,772.83 and 26,398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.39, 48,772.83 and 26,398.46 is: 36,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.39 : 48,772.83 = 26,398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.39/48,772.83 = 26,398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.39x = 48,772.83 × 26,398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.39x = 1,287,527,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,527,548.42/35,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.10

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