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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.91, 52,941.09 and 26,551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.91, 52,941.09 and 26,551.55 is: 39,790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.91 : 52,941.09 = 26,551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.91/52,941.09 = 26,551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.91x = 52,941.09 × 26,551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.91x = 1,405,667,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,667,865.43/35,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,790.29

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