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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.64, 52,919.74 and 26,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.64, 52,919.74 and 26,537.30 is: 39,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.64 : 52,919.74 = 26,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.64/52,919.74 = 26,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.64x = 52,919.74 × 26,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.64x = 1,404,347,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,347,016.30/35,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,768.96

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