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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.16, 52,933.96 and 26,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.16, 52,933.96 and 26,546.80 is: 39,783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.16 : 52,933.96 = 26,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.16/52,933.96 = 26,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.16x = 52,933.96 × 26,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.16x = 1,405,227,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,227,249.33/35,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,783.16

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