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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.45, 48,698.57 and 26,348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.45, 48,698.57 and 26,348.75 is: 36,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.45 : 48,698.57 = 26,348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.45/48,698.57 = 26,348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.45x = 48,698.57 × 26,348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.45x = 1,283,146,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,146,202.79/35,315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,333.85

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