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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.84, 48,789.60 and 26,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.84, 48,789.60 and 26,363.84 is: 36,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.84 : 48,789.60 = 26,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.84/48,789.60 = 26,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.84x = 48,789.60 × 26,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.84x = 1,286,281,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,281,208.06/35,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,405.72

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