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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,344.69, 48,762.15 and 26,168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,344.69, 48,762.15 and 26,168.10 is: 36,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,344.69 : 48,762.15 = 26,168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,344.69/48,762.15 = 26,168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,344.69x = 48,762.15 × 26,168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,344.69x = 1,276,012,536.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,012,536.43/35,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.96

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