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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.09, 48,807.09 and 26,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.09, 48,807.09 and 26,423.26 is: 36,496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.09 : 48,807.09 = 26,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.09/48,807.09 = 26,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.09x = 48,807.09 × 26,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.09x = 1,289,642,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,642,306.90/35,336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,496.46

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