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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,343.06, 48,759.91 and 26,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,343.06, 48,759.91 and 26,166.48 is: 36,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,343.06 : 48,759.91 = 26,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,343.06/48,759.91 = 26,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,343.06x = 48,759.91 × 26,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,343.06x = 1,275,875,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,875,209.82/35,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.74

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