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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.66, 52,924.22 and 26,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.66, 52,924.22 and 26,540.30 is: 39,773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.66 : 52,924.22 = 26,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.66/52,924.22 = 26,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.66x = 52,924.22 × 26,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.66x = 1,404,624,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,624,676.07/35,315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,773.42

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