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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.76, 48,780.32 and 26,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.76, 48,780.32 and 26,403.88 is: 36,469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.76 : 48,780.32 = 26,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.76/48,780.32 = 26,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.76x = 48,780.32 × 26,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.76x = 1,287,989,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,989,715.64/35,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.65

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