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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,417.30, 48,881.22 and 26,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,417.30, 48,881.22 and 26,905.46 is: 37,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,417.30 : 48,881.22 = 26,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,417.30/48,881.22 = 26,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,417.30x = 48,881.22 × 26,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,417.30x = 1,315,171,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,171,709.46/35,417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.60

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