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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,421.30, 48,886.74 and 26,909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,421.30, 48,886.74 and 26,909.46 is: 37,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,421.30 : 48,886.74 = 26,909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,421.30/48,886.74 = 26,909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,421.30x = 48,886.74 × 26,909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,421.30x = 1,315,515,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,515,774.56/35,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,139.12

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