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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.68, 48,766.29 and 26,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.68, 48,766.29 and 26,171.10 is: 36,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.68 : 48,766.29 = 26,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.68/48,766.29 = 26,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.68x = 48,766.29 × 26,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.68x = 1,276,267,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,267,452.22/35,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,106.12

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