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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,420.36, 48,872.97 and 26,920.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,420.36, 48,872.97 and 26,920.22 is: 37,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,420.36 : 48,872.97 = 26,920.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,420.36/48,872.97 = 26,920.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,420.36x = 48,872.97 × 26,920.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,420.36x = 1,315,670,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,670,860.09/35,420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,144.49

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