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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.39, 48,774.21 and 26,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.39, 48,774.21 and 26,399.46 is: 36,463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.39 : 48,774.21 = 26,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.39/48,774.21 = 26,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.39x = 48,774.21 × 26,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.39x = 1,287,612,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,612,805.93/35,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,463.49

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