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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.91, 52,942.58 and 26,552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.91, 52,942.58 and 26,552.55 is: 39,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.91 : 52,942.58 = 26,552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.91/52,942.58 = 26,552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.91x = 52,942.58 × 26,552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.91x = 1,405,760,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,760,502.58/35,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,791.78

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