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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,342.57, 48,759.22 and 26,165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,342.57, 48,759.22 and 26,165.98 is: 36,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,342.57 : 48,759.22 = 26,165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,342.57/48,759.22 = 26,165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,342.57x = 48,759.22 × 26,165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,342.57x = 1,275,832,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,832,400.71/35,342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.03

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