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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,424.37, 48,878.49 and 26,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,424.37, 48,878.49 and 26,924.23 is: 37,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,424.37 : 48,878.49 = 26,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,424.37/48,878.49 = 26,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,424.37x = 48,878.49 × 26,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,424.37x = 1,316,015,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,015,706.81/35,424.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,150.01

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