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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,350.95, 48,783.98 and 26,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,350.95, 48,783.98 and 26,316.72 is: 36,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,350.95 : 48,783.98 = 26,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,350.95/48,783.98 = 26,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,350.95x = 48,783.98 × 26,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,350.95x = 1,283,834,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,834,210.56/35,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,316.82

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