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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.37, 48,879.87 and 26,925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.37, 48,879.87 and 26,925.23 is: 37,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.37 : 48,879.87 = 26,925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.37/48,879.87 = 26,925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.37x = 48,879.87 × 26,925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.37x = 1,316,101,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,101,742.12/35,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,151.39

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