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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.60, 48,806.40 and 26,422.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.60, 48,806.40 and 26,422.75 is: 36,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.60 : 48,806.40 = 26,422.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.60/48,806.40 = 26,422.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.60x = 48,806.40 × 26,422.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.60x = 1,289,599,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,599,305.60/35,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,495.75

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