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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.33, 52,925.28 and 26,540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.33, 52,925.28 and 26,540.99 is: 39,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.33 : 52,925.28 = 26,540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.33/52,925.28 = 26,540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.33x = 52,925.28 × 26,540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.33x = 1,404,689,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,689,327.23/35,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,774.50

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