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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.76, 48,774.78 and 26,399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.76, 48,774.78 and 26,399.88 is: 36,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.76 : 48,774.78 = 26,399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.76/48,774.78 = 26,399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.76x = 48,774.78 × 26,399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.76x = 1,287,648,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,648,339.03/35,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,464.11

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