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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.10, 48,802.77 and 26,420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.10, 48,802.77 and 26,420.04 is: 36,491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.10 : 48,802.77 = 26,420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.10/48,802.77 = 26,420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.10x = 48,802.77 × 26,420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.10x = 1,289,371,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,371,135.51/35,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,491.88

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