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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,361.60, 48,798.57 and 26,327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,361.60, 48,798.57 and 26,327.32 is: 36,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,361.60 : 48,798.57 = 26,327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,361.60/48,798.57 = 26,327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,361.60x = 48,798.57 × 26,327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,361.60x = 1,284,735,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,735,544.66/35,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,331.37

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