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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.76, 48,802.38 and 26,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.76, 48,802.38 and 26,419.88 is: 36,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.76 : 48,802.38 = 26,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.76/48,802.38 = 26,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.76x = 48,802.38 × 26,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.76x = 1,289,353,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,353,023.31/35,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,491.72

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