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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.66, 48,807.87 and 26,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.66, 48,807.87 and 26,423.82 is: 36,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.66 : 48,807.87 = 26,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.66/48,807.87 = 26,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.66x = 48,807.87 × 26,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.66x = 1,289,690,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,690,272.37/35,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,497.24

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