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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.80, 48,892.98 and 26,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.80, 48,892.98 and 26,913.96 is: 37,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.80 : 48,892.98 = 26,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.80/48,892.98 = 26,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.80x = 48,892.98 × 26,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.80x = 1,315,903,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,903,708.00/35,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,145.35

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